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Did Becket ever find anything to love? Where does he find his "true honor?"

a) Becket loved power and wealth; His true honor is in martyrdom
b) Becket loved Henry; His true honor is in loyalty to the king
c) Becket loved God and the church; His true honor is in serving the church
d) Becket loved adventure and travel; His true honor is in exploration

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Final answer:

Becket found true honor in his service and allegiance to God and the Church after becoming the Archbishop of Canterbury; this dedication led to his martyrdom, which is ultimately what he loved and served.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question pertains to the character of Thomas Becket, which suggests we're dealing with a literary or historical subject, likely having to do with the play Becket by Jean Anouilh or the historical figure of Thomas Becket himself. Becket, historically and in various works of literature, is known for his transformation from a lover of luxury as Chancellor to a devout Archbishop of Canterbury who defended the rights of the Church against King Henry II's encroachments. His true honor arises from his determination to serve his spiritual calling despite the cost to his personal relationships and ultimately, his life.

As for the options provided, the most accurate would be that Becket loved God and the church; His true honor is in serving the church (c). After becoming Archbishop, Becket renounced his former ways and adopted a life of asceticism, showing his dedication to God and the Church over his friendship with the King or the power and wealth he once enjoyed.

The information provided regarding Henry VIII does not directly pertain to the question about Becket but may provide context about the period's contentious relationship between the English crown and the Church. The correct answer, though, for why Henry VIII rejected the authority of the Catholic Church is that he was angry that the pope would not annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon (c).

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