Prior to this encounter, it is revealed that Estragon spent the night alone in a ditch and was assaulted by a group of "ten of them" (10 people). Vladimir was not present during this assault which is likely what upset Estragon. These two characters are inseparable and complement each other--- in Vladimir's absence Estragon is lonely. It was during this time that Vladimir wishes he could have been present to have protected Estragon, but unfortunately that was not the case.
Estragon replies to Vladimir with "Stay with me," indicating the bond these two characters share. One is miserable without the other.
I think that Estragon is so resistant of Vladimir's touch and embrace because it sort of highlights how the human race acts. We pick meaningless fights, we argue, we do mundane things.. But it's normal. Because later on in the book they are both happy to embrace; because they love and need each other. Which also displays that Estragon and Vladimir kind of act like a married couple. They fight, they make up.. It's normal. It's exactly what we all do.
Prior to this encounter, it is revealed that Estragon spent the night alone in a ditch and was assaulted by a group of "ten of them" (10 people). Vladimir was not present during this assault which is likely what upset Estragon. These two characters are inseparable and complement each other--- in Vladimir's absence Estragon is lonely. It was during this time that Vladimir wishes he could have been present to have protected Estragon, but unfortunately that was not the case.
ReplyDeleteEstragon replies to Vladimir with "Stay with me," indicating the bond these two characters share. One is miserable without the other.
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ReplyDeleteI think that Estragon is so resistant of Vladimir's touch and embrace because it sort of highlights how the human race acts. We pick meaningless fights, we argue, we do mundane things.. But it's normal.
ReplyDeleteBecause later on in the book they are both happy to embrace; because they love and need each other. Which also displays that Estragon and Vladimir kind of act like a married couple. They fight, they make up.. It's normal. It's exactly what we all do.
i agree with Chris on this; I think it was because Estragon was beaten the night before and Vladimir wasnt there to save him/be there for him.
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