Guy Fawkes was part of a group of English Catholics disillusioned with King James I's rule, who felt that their rights were being suppressed under Protestant governance. In a bold attempt to reclaim political power and enhance the influence of Catholicism in England, Fawkes and his co-conspirators devised a treacherous plan to blow up the Houses of Parliament during the State Opening. The plot was meticulously planned, with Fawkes taking responsibility for the gunpowder, which was stored in the stored cellars of the parliament. On the night of November 4, the authorities received an anonymous letter warning them of the plot, prompting them to search the building. When soldiers searched the cellars on November 5, they discovered Fawkes guarding the explosives. His arrest led to further investigations, revealing the involvement of other conspirators who had fled the scene. As interrogations ensued, Fawkes's resolve began to crumble, eventually leading to confessions about the conspiracy against the king. The conspiracy failed, but it had lasting effects on the relationship between Catholics and the government in England, leading to further repression and persecution of Catholics in the years to come.