Becket
... Becket and Henry II create and strengthen their friendship in many ways. First of all, King Henry II appoints Becket to be chancellor of his kingdom. Secondly, whenever they open council in the castle, they always agree with each other and rarely ever argue. If they do argue, Becket is the one who submits to the kingly power of Henry II. The friendship between King Henry and Thomas Becket could be described as strange and confusing. When Becket served under King Henry as Chancellor their friendship was close and caring. They were in separable partners. Henry let Becket make important decisions and speak for him because because he was a very witty person. In my opinion, King Henry and Thomas Becket's friendship deteriorated when the King promoted Becket ...