Murder in the Cathedral T S Eliot Murder

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Murder in the Cathedral T. S. Eliot

Murder in the Cathedral T. S. Eliot

Murder in the Cathedral Semester II Course No. : 201 Unit: 2 Dr. Jolly

Murder in the Cathedral Semester II Course No. : 201 Unit: 2 Dr. Jolly Das Associate Professor Department of English Vidyasagar Unuiversity

The Structure of the Play • Part I • Interlude • Part II

The Structure of the Play • Part I • Interlude • Part II

Part I • Characters: • • The Chorus of Charwomen of Canterbury The Three

Part I • Characters: • • The Chorus of Charwomen of Canterbury The Three Priests Archbishop Thomas Becket The Four Tempters

Part I • Location: • The Archbishop’s Hall • Date: • December 2 nd,

Part I • Location: • The Archbishop’s Hall • Date: • December 2 nd, 1170

Part I • Events: • The Charwomen of Canterbury arrive at the Cathedral •

Part I • Events: • The Charwomen of Canterbury arrive at the Cathedral • They meet the three Priests • Thomas Becket returns from his exile in France • The four Tempters come • Becket is resolved

The Interlude

The Interlude

The Interlude • Location: • The Cathedral at Canterbury • Date: • Christmas Morning,

The Interlude • Location: • The Cathedral at Canterbury • Date: • Christmas Morning, 1170

Part II • Characters: • • The Chorus of Charwomen of Canterbury The Three

Part II • Characters: • • The Chorus of Charwomen of Canterbury The Three Priests Archbishop Thomas Becket The Four Knights

Part II • Location: • The First Scene is in the Archbishop’s Hall (1

Part II • Location: • The First Scene is in the Archbishop’s Hall (1 -279) • The Second Scene is in the Cathedral (280 -650) • Date: • December 29 th, 1170

Part II • Events: • The Charwomen of Canterbury are at the Cathedral •

Part II • Events: • The Charwomen of Canterbury are at the Cathedral • The three Priests are there • Thomas Becket is there • The four Knights come • Becket is murdered / he becomes a martyr

The Tempters and Knights The Tempters • First Tempter: A Courtier • Second Tempter:

The Tempters and Knights The Tempters • First Tempter: A Courtier • Second Tempter: A Royalist Politician • Third Tempter: A Baron • Fourth Tempter: Unexpected The Knights • First Knight: Reginald Fitz Urse • Second Knight: Sir Hugh de Morville • Third Knight: A Baron • Fourth Knight: Richard Brito

The Interlude • It is Becket’s Christmas Sermon • Delivered on Christmas Morning 1170

The Interlude • It is Becket’s Christmas Sermon • Delivered on Christmas Morning 1170 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men of good will. ” (Luke. 2: 14)

The Interlude Becket explains the relevance of God’s Glory and His desire to bring

The Interlude Becket explains the relevance of God’s Glory and His desire to bring Peace to men of good will

The Interlude • For this He sends His Son, to be born on earth

The Interlude • For this He sends His Son, to be born on earth as Jesus of Nazareth, to Joseph and Mary, as a Human child.

The Interlude • For this He sends His Son, to be born on earth

The Interlude • For this He sends His Son, to be born on earth as Jesus of Nazareth, to Joseph and Mary, as a Human child • Jesus had to be born to die on the Cross, after intense suffering, to save mankind from its sins

The Interlude • For this He sends His Son, to be born on earth

The Interlude • For this He sends His Son, to be born on earth as Jesus of Nazareth, to Joseph and Mary, as a Human child. • Jesus had to be born to die on the Cross, after intense suffering, to save mankind from its sins. • He was the First Martyr.

The Interlude • His Martyrdom set an example. • To be followed by other

The Interlude • His Martyrdom set an example. • To be followed by other men and women chosen by God. • They were Christian martyrs. • So, the pattern of martyrdom repeats itself • whenever there is sinfulness among men and women.

The Interlude • By explaining this to the listeners: – The Priests – The

The Interlude • By explaining this to the listeners: – The Priests – The Charwomen of Canterbury – The Audience • Becket is also preparing himself for his own martyrdom

The Interlude The Pattern of Christ’s Martyrdom: Nativity Sin (Original + Committed) Recognition Penitence

The Interlude The Pattern of Christ’s Martyrdom: Nativity Sin (Original + Committed) Recognition Penitence Penence Suffering Surrender Death

The Interlude Archbishop Elphege (954— 1012) • 1066 -- Became Archbishop • 1011 --

The Interlude Archbishop Elphege (954— 1012) • 1066 -- Became Archbishop • 1011 -- The Danes sacked Canterbury • 1012 -- 19 April 1012, he was brutally murdered

Part II • First Priest enters with a banner: Banner of Saint Stephen •

Part II • First Priest enters with a banner: Banner of Saint Stephen • Introit of Saint Stephen is heard

Part II • First Priest enters with a banner: • Banner of Saint John

Part II • First Priest enters with a banner: • Banner of Saint John the Apostle • Introit of Saint John is heard

Part II • Third Priest enters with a banner: • Banner of the Holy

Part II • Third Priest enters with a banner: • Banner of the Holy Innocents

Part II Te Deum in Latin (Chant)

Part II Te Deum in Latin (Chant)