Beckett

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BECKETT

King Henry II was a very extreme and shallow ruler. The king had a harsh

method that only aided himself. He was not the best family man,

king, or friend. He was he was surrounded by an obsession of one person, his

best friend, Beckett. King Henry reigned with a tyrannical attitude, manipulative

persona, and had a severe obsession for Beckett.

King Henry II ruled his country to an unnecessary extreme. The majority of

the king's time was spent benefiting his own welfare. Only close family, friends, and

nobility were taken care of. The king blatantly took care of himself and his

supporters, overlooking the people who needed the most help. Henry spent too

much of his time waiting for Beckett's consent.

King Henry possesses a manipulative mind-set. Henry attempts to

manipulate Beckett, but does not succeed. Beckett is too intelligent to be

controlled by the king. Unfortunately King Henry's family is manipulated by him.

The King's family is aware of his manipulation, but attempting to do anything

about it will only result negatively. The queen tried this at supper, but she was

yelled at and sent out of the room by the king.

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King Henry has an intense obsession with Beckett. The king desires

Beckett's