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In fact, the British Royal National Theatre voted it as the most significant English language play of the 20th century. In the world of literature, Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett is considered a play that changed the face of modern drama. Therefore, making Waiting for Godot is an example of a masterpiece in absurdist literature. His philosophies can be easily recognized in Beckett’s play. Camus has written about the absurdity in humanity in his eminent work The Myth of Sisyphus. It can be seen as a literary movement instigated by the absurdist philosophy of Albert Camus. Theatre of the Absurd is a term applied to plays that portray a “hostile, meaningless universe looming large over individuals who are either unsure of or unconcerned about what to make of themselves, their situation, and the other people and things they encounter” (Gale 214). It can explore both certainty and illusion, the familiar and the bizarre. Through the play, he reminds us that just like our everyday lives, the world onstage can too be meaningless. In 1965, he stated that there is not any logical value to his work which itself emphasizes the play’s meaninglessness. The pointless actions along with the inarticulate dialogue among the characters of the play are seemingly nonsensical making absurdity a noticeable feature portrayed by Beckett. To kill time, they engage in suicidal thoughts and discuss leaving but strangely never do. They are perpetually stuck in an absurd existential conundrum. In this setting, we are introduced to Vladimir and Estragon who await Godot to find purpose in their lives. This change brought about scrutiny of preconceived ideologies of western civilization among many. As a result of the war, notions such as surrealism and existentialism influenced the arts drastically. Life seemed meaningless to those who had suffered the tragedies of war. The play is set in post World War Two, during which the witnesses of the war had lost its faith in God. This reflection is based on the knowledge shared among my classmates during the discussions.
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In this reflective statement, I aim to demonstrate my understanding of the cultural context in Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett. Themes such as ‘absurdity of existence’ and ‘purposelessness of life’ were also discussed along with the cultural context of the play. The Interactive Oral session held in class helped me develop a deep understanding of the play and its themes.