1. Murder in the Cathedral
The short play has two scenes, one about a month before the murder, when Beckett returned to Canterbury from the 7 years of exile in France, and the actual murder itself. ... Four Tempters approach him, separately, and offer him reasons why he should cease to resist Henry. ... The final Tempter, who may be the Devil himself, offers Beckett the chance to take over the King's power, but Beckett resists this temptation just as he had the others, but then the fourth Tempter tempts him with his own dream, the desire for martyrdom. ... In Part Two of the play Beckett is confronted and murdered ...
- Word Count: 1325
- Approx Pages: 5
- Grade Level: High School