Dec 31, 2009

Waiting for Godot | Suggested Essay Topics

Act I, Section A-1
1. Estragon opens the play with the statement: “Nothing to be done.” What supports that statement in this section? What contradicts it?

2. What is the status of these men in society? How does Beckett convey this?

Act I, Section A-2
1. How does Beckett use language to define his characters and their relationship to each other?

2. Who does Godot seem to be at this point in the play? What could he possibly offer Estragon and Vladimir to improve their lives? Is there any suggestion that he might not appear?

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