4/2/12
Hey, what is the reason behind the entire conversation between Estragon, Vladimir, and Pozzo? I understand that Vladimir is attempting to figure out why Pozzo is treating Lucky as a slave and that the act of enslaving this man is appalling to him, but then why don't they just leave them and continue on their wait for Godot?
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Vladimir and estragon enjoy the company of Pozzo and Lucky. They have been waiting so long that any company (no matter who it is) is accepted.
ReplyDeleteI think that Estragon is sort of entertained by Lucky's speech--- Lucky's incessant, nonsensical, rhythmic speech provides Estragon with a form of entertainment. Also, mind you, Estragon is more of a realist. He is skeptical of this being named "Godot," and does not necessarily enjoy waiting for the uncertain. He acts accordingly upon the immediate, what is around him, or in this case Pozzo and Lucky's presence. As opposed to Vladimir, Estragon is more of the immature character, involving himself in various situations.
ReplyDeleteRegarding Vladimir, in the Pozzo/Lucky scene, Vladimir appears to be rationalizing the situation and questions why Lucky is mistreated and abused by Pozzo. He is an optimistic/intellectual character and acts maturely in the situation, protecting Estragon at all costs.
Pozzo and Lucky's presence passes the time. ---- Estragon and Vladimir are sort of tethered to their location; they have nowhere to go and nothing to do, and so I could not imagine them not engaging in conversation with Pozzo and Lucky.
The conversation between Estragon, Vladimir and Pozzo is a very interesting conversation because although it seems that Vladimir is quite opposed to Pozzo's actions toward Lucky, and Estragon seems to be enjoying Pozzo's presence- they do not want to leave each other. In class Mr.Pasko brought forth a quote by Beckett and quite cleverly Beckett said that the play, waiting for godot "Was all symbiosis." Thus, depicting that no matter how these characters feel about each other they still, one way or another, need each others' presence. Seems quite absurd-huh?
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