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 Becket ou l'honneur de Dieu (Becket or The Honor of God) is a Tony Award-winning play written in French by Jean Anouilh. It is a depiction of the conflict between Thomas Becket and King Henry II of England leading to Becket's murder in 1170, but...
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 Variety Becket.(Theater Review)
11/08/2004: 610 words, approx. 2 pages (THEATER ROYAL, HAYMARKET; 877 SEATS; 40 [pounds sterling] ($74) TOP) LONDON A Stanhope Prods. in association with Fast Track Pictures presentation of a play in two acts by Jean Anouilh, adapted by Frederic Raphael and Stephen Raphael. Directed by John Caird. Sets... summary from source:
The Village Voice Becket
01/24/2007: 246 words, approx. 1 pages Tracking Shots Becket Directed by Peter Glenville Slowhand Cinema January 26 through February 1, Film Forum At least as far back as Summer and Smoke, director Peter Glenville demonstrated a unique talent for sucking the life out of good... summary from source:
 Investor's Business Daily Heroic Thomas Becket Put Preaching Into Practice
9/5/2007: 917 words, approx. 3 pagesThomas Becket liked to conduct himself one way: to follow his conscience, even if that meant standing up to his king.His courage would cost him his life. The way he lived that life would be deemed worthy of sainthood.His king was Henry Plantagenet of England,... summary from source:
AP Features New DVD releases include `Pan's Labyrinth,' `Stomp the Yard,' `Becket' and `M-A-S-H' finale
5/14/2007: 1,034 words, approx. 3 pagesSelected home-video releases:"Pan's Labyrinth"Writer-director Guillermo del Toro crafts his masterpiece, a visual marvel whose creepy, startling images are matched by a dark, wondrous story filled with suspense, drama, brutality, compassion and pathos. The chilling fairy tale follows a young girl (Ivana Baquero) who encounters monsters...
Literary Criticism
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Jesse C. Gatlin, Jr.
2,715 words, approx. 9 pages
In the following essay, Gatlin traces the evolving meaning of the concept of honor in Becket.
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Critical Essay by John H. Stroupe
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In the folowing essay, Stroupe argues that a recurring pattern of references to fathers, sons, and brothers in Becket constitutes "one of the central methods by which Anouilh links the many aspects of the quarrel between church and state, between Becket and Henry."
Featured Essays
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 Essay Grade: 88%Becket- Honor
691 words, approx. 2 pages
This essay discusses the prevalent theme of honor in "Becket" by Jean Anouil. summary from source:
Essay Grade: 88%Henry II
416 words, approx. 1 pages
Discusses how the character of Henry II is portrayed in the movie "Becket."
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Becket by Jean Anouilh | |
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