Key Quotations (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Opening line of the play & who says it
Opening line of the play & who says it
"Nothing to be done" - Estragon, Act 1
Central action of the play
Central action of the play
Waiting for Godot
Repeated exchange showing cyclical nature
Repeated exchange showing cyclical nature
"Let's go"/"We can't"/"Why not?"/"We're waiting for Godot"
Theme shown in Vladimir's relief at Estragon's return
Theme shown in Vladimir's relief at Estragon's return
Companionship and dependence between characters
What happiness doesn't change in their situation
What happiness doesn't change in their situation
Their fundamental condition of waiting - shows absurdity
Biblical text Vladimir misquotes about hope
Biblical text Vladimir misquotes about hope
Proverbs 13:12
Pozzo's quote about life (Act 2): "birth astride of a..."
Pozzo's quote about life (Act 2): "birth astride of a..."
"grave" - reflects life's brevity & futility
What Vladimir seeks from the boy in Act 2
What Vladimir seeks from the boy in Act 2
Validation & affirmation of his existence
Metaphor in "blaming boots for faults of feet"
Metaphor in "blaming boots for faults of feet"
Human tendency to externalise blame
Vladimir's question: "What are we doing here..."
Vladimir's question: "What are we doing here..."
Reflects existential theme of searching for meaning