... essence or meaning. Though this seems to be the case with the two pairs of characters, Vladimir and Estragon and Lucky and Pozzo, in Samuel Beckett's Existentialist masterpiece, Waiting for Godot, it is in fact quite the contrary. Before understanding the essense of the characters in this play, it is imperative to understand the Existentialist definition of existence. Although variations of ... obvious that they know they can leave their relationship if they so wish and therefore are choosing to stay. With this decision, they have chosen routine, conversation, and waiting for Godot as t...

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