A review by dovewrites
Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett

dark emotional funny reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

“Didi?” “Yes?” “I can’t go on like this.” “That’s what you think.” Idc what anyone says I’m fully convinced that Beckett is not actually a nihilist or that the way we approach nilihism is flawed in some way. I have not academically studied philosophy nor am I a psychologist so everything from here on out is just a laymen’s opinion. To me this play blurs the lines between nihilism and absurdism.  I also think this book exemplifies a trauma response called “learned helplessness.” The stuck feeling of the setting, the fact that neither Vladimir or Estragon seem to be capable of deciding what they should do - all reminds me of that trauma response. Their relationship is so interesting to me, and I think there is meaning in this story, it can be found between these two characters. I find myself constantly going back to my copy to reread certain passages of dialogue. It’s funny and sad and weird and I loved it. I wish Beckett was alive so I could grill him about this play! 
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