Murder in the Cathedral Critical Analysis Temptation Scene

In the last video, we have discussed Murder in The Cathedral Summary in detail. In this video, we are analyzing the famous Temptation Scene or Tempters Scene of Murder in the Cathedral by T.S.Eliot.

The Murder in the Cathedral Critical Analysis will help you understand the theme of temptation in the novel. After Archbishop Thomas Becket returns to England after 7 years of exile, 4 tempters come to tempt him. The 4 tempters can be viewed as 4 aspects of Becket's personality.

Out of the 4 tempters, the last one is the most frightening and challenging. He tempts Becket with his spiritual Pride. It takes Becket inner conflict and suffering to overcome the last temptation. He says:

"The last temptation is the greatest treason;
To do the right thing for the wrong reason."

After surrendering himself to God's will, Becket could overcome the last temptation and do the right thing for the right reason. That's all about Murder in the Cathedral critical analysis and the famous Temptation Scene.

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