Murder in the Cathedral

by T. S. Eliot

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Murder in the Cathedral - Themes & Analysis Quiz

  1. What did Thomas Becket believe regarding his own fate?

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  2. What is the central theme of T.S. Eliot's 'Murder in the Cathedral'?

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  3. Who commissioned T.S. Eliot to write 'Murder in the Cathedral'?

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  4. What is the significance of the Chorus's reflections on death in Murder in the Cathedral?

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  5. What does Becket struggle with in 'Murder in the Cathedral'?

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  6. In T.S. Eliot's Murder in the Cathedral, what does Thomas Becket mean by saying his decision is taken 'out of time'?

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  7. In T.S. Eliot's Murder in the Cathedral, what does Thomas Becket prioritize over the Law of Man?

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  8. What role does the Chorus play in Murder in the Cathedral?

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  9. What historical event inspired T.S. Eliot to write 'Murder in the Cathedral'?

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  10. How does the Chorus in Murder in the Cathedral change throughout the play?

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