Through the dialogue in the beginning the reader learns that Vladimir and Estragon are two contrasting characters. Vladimir is the more idealistic character. He is more intellectual and places his hope outside of what he sees in the present. He constantly reminds Estragon that they are waiting for Godot and he holds onto that hope. While Estragon is more realistic. He is more focused on what is going in the present. He is concerned with his physical needs such as his foot in his boot and eating. He doesn't really hope for anything outside of what he can physically or tangibly see and touch.
In addition to Kadijah's comment, Vladimir is also more of the mature character in the play. Conversely, Estragon is more of the immature/comical character. He, albeit not as intellectual as Vladimir, understands what is immediate to him (he appears to have a short-term memory loss)--- the fact that "Godot" has not revealed himself. These two characters complement each other; one cannot live without the other.
In addition to Kadijah's comment, Vladimir is also more of the mature character in the play. Conversely, Estragon is more of the immature/comical character. He, albeit not as intellectual as Vladimir, understands what is immediate to him (he appears to have a short-term memory loss)--- the fact that "Godot" has not revealed himself. These two characters complement each other; one cannot live without the other.
Another aspect about Vladimir's character that I would like to bring forth is his hope. Throughout the duration of the play Vladimir seems to be a more intellectual being than Estragon, hence he is able to think more abstractly. Moreover, his eternal sense of hope, that is, waiting for godot, seems to deter him or in some way impede him from actually living his immediate life without having to worry about the future. Thus, what I was able to extract from this, was that being fulfilled intellectually is important, however, forgetting to live life and letting hope become overwhelming to the point where one is blind is harmful- there has to be a balance between the two.
Through the dialogue in the beginning the reader learns that Vladimir and Estragon are two contrasting characters. Vladimir is the more idealistic character. He is more intellectual and places his hope outside of what he sees in the present. He constantly reminds Estragon that they are waiting for Godot and he holds onto that hope. While Estragon is more realistic. He is more focused on what is going in the present. He is concerned with his physical needs such as his foot in his boot and eating. He doesn't really hope for anything outside of what he can physically or tangibly see and touch.
ReplyDeleteIn addition to Kadijah's comment, Vladimir is also more of the mature character in the play. Conversely, Estragon is more of the immature/comical character. He, albeit not as intellectual as Vladimir, understands what is immediate to him (he appears to have a short-term memory loss)--- the fact that "Godot" has not revealed himself. These two characters complement each other; one cannot live without the other.
ReplyDeleteIn addition to Kadijah's comment, Vladimir is also more of the mature character in the play. Conversely, Estragon is more of the immature/comical character. He, albeit not as intellectual as Vladimir, understands what is immediate to him (he appears to have a short-term memory loss)--- the fact that "Godot" has not revealed himself. These two characters complement each other; one cannot live without the other.
ReplyDeleteAnother aspect about Vladimir's character that I would like to bring forth is his hope. Throughout the duration of the play Vladimir seems to be a more intellectual being than Estragon, hence he is able to think more abstractly. Moreover, his eternal sense of hope, that is, waiting for godot, seems to deter him or in some way impede him from actually living his immediate life without having to worry about the future. Thus, what I was able to extract from this, was that being fulfilled intellectually is important, however, forgetting to live life and letting hope become overwhelming to the point where one is blind is harmful- there has to be a balance between the two.
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