The story of King Henry II and Thomas Becket tell us a tale of their friendship, which at times, becomes violent. King Henry and Thomas Becket were great friends, however, when Thomas Becket is appointed as the Archbishop of Canterbury, their lives are changed forever when their political differences are realized. Because Becket gave up his state title to be fully committed to the church, the King wanted revenge on Becket. The King felt that …showed first 75 words of 307 total…

…showed last 75 words of 307 total…when he finally agreed to become Archbishop. Thomas Becket underwent a change in character when he became Archbishop. He opposed Henry. King Henry's obsession for power results in tragedy. After many violent disputes, the King had four knights to go chase down Becket and slay him. Four knights rode from Westminster to Canterbury, and when Becket refused to apologize, they killed him. Becket died nobly as he prayed to God while the knights stabbed him.