Essay About King Henry And King Henry Ii

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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 kings 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 Becketts 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 Henrys family is manipulated by him.
The Kings 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.
King Henry has an intense obsession with Beckett. The king desires
Becketts