Waiting for Godot: Theatre of the Absurd

Introduction

As you read, Waiting for Godot is a play of Absurdism about Vladimir and Estragon's waiting for someone called Godot who never shows up. While they are waiting, they engage in a variety of discussions which do not make any sense to readers most of the time.

 The emptiness and randomness of the plot lead to the audience to wonder if anything is really going to happen eventually and also whether there is any meaning to anything in the play.

With this webquest, you will learn about Theatre of Absurdism by focusing on Waiting for Godot. You will also improve a widen understanding of the play itself. You will have an opportunity to enjoy a different end for Waiting for Godot.