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Waiting for Godot

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by Samuel Beckett

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In this play, memory seems to be a recurrent concern. What are some issues related to memory in Waiting for Godot?
Katerina Alexopoulou In my interpretation, they are waiting for God, basically. . with their forgetfulness being an analogy of stop believing..
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Where can I find an electronic version of this book? Any help will be appreciated!!
Petra http://samuel-beckett.net/Waiting_for...
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Why samuel Beckett exclude women in his work waiting for Godot?
Harvey Keck Two male tramps -- reality.
A tramp couple, or two females -- fantasy.
Co-incidentally, the fact that there was no female part in WFG may have figured s…moreTwo male tramps -- reality.
A tramp couple, or two females -- fantasy.
Co-incidentally, the fact that there was no female part in WFG may have figured strongly in the performance of the play at San Quentin prison. The play had a rather profound effect on the inmates there, who understood quite well what "waiting" was all about. (less)
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What is the case of women in drama waiting for godot ?
Ashley I'm not sure. There are no female characters or women really mentioned in Waiting for Godot. …moreI'm not sure. There are no female characters or women really mentioned in Waiting for Godot. (less)
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