"Waiting for Godot"

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This paper introduces and discusses Beckett's play. It focuses on slavery and its representation throughout the play. It also discusses how Beckett's characters mirror society and humanity. The paper offers quotes from the text to qualify points made.

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"Lucky is a pathetic character, and that is another characteristic of slaves. They are used by others and pitied by others. Lucky is pathetic because of the way Pozzo treats him. Pozzo says at one point, " POZZO: No no, he never defends himself" (Beckett). That sums up Lucky and his life. He just takes what he is given and does not defend himself, or stand up for himself. That is what makes him so pathetic. It is not because he is a slave; it is because he simply will not do anything to make his life and his situation different. That is why he is stricken dumb in the last act of the play. He does not need a voice, because he rarely uses it. Pozzo is blind because he is blind to the suffering of others, and Lucky is dumb because he does not speak up for himself."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Beckett, Samuel. "Waiting for Godot." Samuel Beckett.net. 2006. 17 March 2006.< http://samuel-beckett.net/Waiting_for_Godot_Part1.html

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