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This book provides an introductory study of Beckett's
most famous play, dealing not just with the four main
characters but with the pairings that they form, and
the implications of these pairings for the very idea of
character in the play. After locating Godot within the
context of Beckett's work, Lawley discusses some of
the play's puzzles and difficulties-including the
absent "fifth character", Godot himself.
most famous play, dealing not just with the four main
characters but with the pairings that they form, and
the implications of these pairings for the very idea of
character in the play. After locating Godot within the
context of Beckett's work, Lawley discusses some of
the play's puzzles and difficulties-including the
absent "fifth character", Godot himself.
Table of Contents
Series Editor's Preface
1. Introduction: An Overview of Waiting for Godot
2. Puzzles and Difficulties
3. Pseudocouples and Character
4. Alone Together: Vladimir and Estragon
5. In Company: Pozzo and Lucky
6. Humour and Seriousness
7. Conclusion: Through the Characters to the Themes and Issues
Guide to Further Reading
Bibliography
Index
Index
Product details
| Published | 05 Aug 2013 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 144 |
| ISBN | 9781441110503 |
| Imprint | Continuum |
| Series | Character Studies |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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