The historical twentieth century witnessed the two world wars. The introduction includes the historical background, the concepts of modernity and modernism and the term the “Theatre of the Absurd.” Yet, certain aspects of the play remain unexplored, and further investigation may add another viewpoint which can contribute to understanding the potential of this complex work of art.Ĭomplex, Absurd, Post-modern, Miracle, Existential, Pointless, Meaninglessness. Waiting for Godot has been interpreted in different ways by researchers and critics.
The existential crisis destroyed the belief system of the greater part of society. The characters of this play represent the horrors and meaninglessness that the people felt after the second world war. The wait seems pointless because the characters do not know what they are waiting for. Beckett’s characters have no purpose in their life, and they wait for a significant change or revival. The playwright shows that human beings keep on waiting for a miracle in their life without any concrete reason behind their waiting.
This work shows the angst, agony and helplessness of human beings of the post-modern era. The intricate layers of this play have given opportunities for questioning. Samuel Becketts play Waiting for Godot belongs to the “Theatre of the Absurd” and presents a complex view of life.
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