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No logical exposition or resolution can be drawn from Waiting for Godot because the play has an essentially circular and repetitive structure. In a traditional play there is a linear development – the characters are introduced, there is a statement of the problem, the characters are developed, and the playContinue Reading
Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett is quite a different play from the conventional ones and does not have a story to tell us. Two tramps named Vladimir and Estragon meet on a country road with a bare tree and a mound at the background. They wait incessantly for someoneContinue Reading
Vladimir and Estragon are the main protagonists of the play, Waiting for Godot. In hearing the play read, even the most experienced theater person will often confuse one of the characters for the other. Therefore, the similarities are as important as the differences between them. Vladimir and Estragon are waitingContinue Reading
Throughout Waiting for Godot Beckett utilizes pairing or doubling of characters. All the characters in the play are paired. Indeed, the main characters Vladimir and Estragon seem like twins. Pozzo and Lucky are so closely paired that they are connected with a rope. In addition, the pair of boys whoContinue Reading
Martin Esslin, the critic responsible for coining the term “Theatre of the Absurd,” defines absurdity as “that which has no purpose, goal, or objective”. The movement emerged in France after the horrors of World War II as a rebellion against the basic beliefs and values in traditional culture and literature.Continue Reading
Waiting for Godot Waiting for Godot as Theatre of the Absurd Characters in pairs in Waiting for Godot Relationships between Vladimir and Estragon in Waiting for Godot Waiting for Godot as a Drama that Enacts the Action of Inaction Dramatic Structure in Waiting for GodotContinue Reading
In his essay “Of Travaille” [that is, concerning travel], Sir Francis Bacon uses a variety of persuasive techniques and some notable instances of figurative language in order to support his argument. Among his persuasive techniques are the following: Let him carry with him also, some card or book, describing theContinue Reading
Francis Bacon (1561–1626) was an English philosopher, statesman, scientist, and author, best known for developing the scientific method and laying the foundation for modern empirical thought. Born in London, Bacon was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, and later studied law at Gray’s Inn. He served as Attorney General and LordContinue Reading
Chinua Achebe (1930–2013) was a Nigerian writer, poet, professor, and critic whose works reshaped African literature. He is best known for his debut novel, Things Fall Apart (1958), which has become one of the most influential books in world literature. Achebe’s writing explores themes of colonialism, cultural identity, tradition, andContinue Reading
Matthew Arnold (1822–1888) was an English poet, cultural critic, and school inspector. He is best known for his poetry, including works like Dover Beach and The Scholar-Gipsy, as well as his critical essays on literature and society. Key Aspects of His Work: Poems Mathew Arnold’s “Dover Beach”: A Critical AppreciationContinue Reading
