Strange characters and relationships! Interdependence between Didi and Gogo; and Pozzo and Lucky. They seem to have a terrible relationship with each other yet they cling to each other - maybe cause each other is all they have? Reminds me of Salamano and his dog in The Stranger.
The seemingly useless ramblings by Didi, Gogo and Pozzo - points to the absurdity in life. Ranting and ranting for no particular reason, searching for rational answers where there are none. I catch myself doing this also with my partner and we joke about which of us is Didi and Gogo. Endless brain chatter and so we distract ourselves so we don't hear the 'dead voices' (ourselves) (p. 40).
Who is Godot? Is he a metapor for God? Didi and Gogo waiting for a better future with God - basically an illusion/hope that is futile? Is that why Godot never comes but they remain hopeful since they have nothing else to hang on to?
I am not clear what the boy represents. Does he bring Didi and Gogo back to reality that Godot doesn't exists but plays like he does to keep their spirits up?
Does Pozzo represent the arrogant (hu)man and Lucky, the animal? Pozzo and Lucky seem to have a master and slave type of relationship with each other, much like humans treat animals like slaves. The slave is told what to do, say, feel and think.
The tedium of poverty, powerlessness and false hope creates a cycle of endless suffering.
Death as respite.
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