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The Caretaker has often been compared to Samuel Beckett's play Waiting for Godot. Compare Beckett's play to Pinter's. How do the tramps Vladimir and Estragon compare to Davies? What are the thematic similarities and differences between the two plays?
Research the historical treatment of the mentally ill, considering especially societal attitudes, and compare past times with the present. Discuss Aston's treatment and Davies's reaction in terms of the history of the treatment of mental illness.
None of the women mentioned in The Caretaker appear onstage,...
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