Essay Archive - Vladimir and Estragon: A Symbol of Man
Vladimir and Estragon: A Symbol of Man
Many Authors use different techniques in their wittings. Samuel Beckett uses allusions and references to characters to help the reader understand what the characters represent. In his drama Waiting for Godot, Beckett’s two main characters, Estragon and Vladimir, are symbolized as man. Separate they are two different sides of man, but together they represent man as a whole.
In Waiting for Godot, Beckett uses Estragon and Vladimir to symbolize man’s physical and mental state. Estragon represents the physical side of man, w....
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