Waiting for Godot: the basics

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An introduction to the basics about the play Waiting for Godot, by Samuel Beckett.

Transcript of Waiting for Godot: the basics

The play where nothing happens, twice.

Vladimir Estragon Pozzo Lucky A boy

Empty existence Apathy Meaninglessness of life Waiting for something to

happen

Theatre of the Absurd The absurdity of human existence Not a traditional play No setting, plot or development Time and place are irrelevant Characters are representations

The play peels off all layers that are not essential

Limited setting No specific time or setting No rounded characters Universality

Written shortly after end of WW2

Play shows degrees of power Tyrannical environment Master-slave relationship