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Waiting For Godot,
This review is from: [Program for]: Waiting for Godot (Paperback)
Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett
The setting starts and ends in the same place. A barren space with only a tree and bound for comfort. We are introduced to the main characters Estragon and Vladimir immediately. They are described as tramps and their seemingly only purpose in life is to wait for this elusive Godot. The first line in the play is, "Nothing to be done." And essentially, nothing is done. Nothing will be done. Nothing to be done. The two men try to pass time, by talking idly, arguing, eatings, etc. Another pair then comes along. Pozzo and his slave Lucky. Both are even more insane than Estragon and Vladimir. Pozzo and Lucky exit the stage, leaving Estragon and Vladimir alone, once again. Godot does not come. They comment on leaving the place, but neither move. In a stroke of genius by Beckett, Act II is almost exactly the same. Is this Beckett's commentary on life? religion? society? the human condition? Many believe that Godot is a symbol for God, however, Beckett himself said, "If by Godot I had meant God I would [have] said God, and not Godot." On a side note, Godot, or at least it's pronunciation, means "forever" in Irish Gaelic. So perhaps, Beckett meant that the play is literally about waiting forever. I personally found this play to be fascinating. The dialogue is simple, but behind the simplicity is so much more. There is a sense of restlessness and loneliness that can be felt when reading this play. On the surface, the play is just about two men waiting for a man that may never show up. But beneath the surface, I believe this play is about what happens when one waits for life to come. Rather than moving forward and making something of life, one is somewhat content to idly wait. Perhaps out of laziness? a fear of failure? a fear of success? Who knows? What can be confirmed, though, is that this play is one of the greatest 20th century works of art. It is definitely worth reading.
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