Waiting for Godot Act 2 Analysis

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I find Vladimir’s song interesting. I think that it’s symbolic of how he and Estragon are forever waiting for Godot. Just as his song seems like it will never end, so will their waiting for Godot never end. In this act I notice a lot of emphasis on repetition; for example, the repetition of Vladimir and Estragon continuously switching the hat. These two incidents highlight the theme of endless repetition in the play. I also find it interesting that Vladimir and Estragon hesitated so much when deciding whether or not to help Pozzo and Lucky. I think that they are too accustomed to doing nothing that it has become hard for them to take action. A regular person would have wanted to help immediately but Vladimir and Estragon have a long and hard conversation. I think that waiting for Godot has affected their lives so greatly that it has also started to affect their decision making. At the end of this act, Godot is talked about. Vladimir and Estragon find out from the boy that Godot does nothing but will not be able to come but definitely will the next day. The fact the Godot does nothing yet refuses to come reveals a lot about the story. I’ve come to the conclusion that Vladimir and Estragon will be waiting forever. I think the end of the play emphasizes the main ideas in the play, which would include repetition and parallelism. Act 2 ends just as Act 1 had; the two men decide to go somewhere but make no movements. I personally think that the ending is annoying because nothing happens. But, I guess it makes sense because it’s important for the point that the author is trying to make. Beckett wants the reader to understand that Vladimir and Estragon have been waiting for a while and will continue to keep on waiting for someone that will never come because their will to leave isn’t strong
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