Waiting for Godot this is a play written by Samuel Beckett
that examines the human condition. Nihilism is the belief that traditions,
values, ideas or beliefs do not have any value. Absurdity is a state of being
ridiculous and absurd. Existentialism is the belief that emphasis the existence
of the individual person as a responsible and free spirit, which means they
have the ability to determine their fate through their own actions.
Nihilism is one of the predominate
philosophical theories in Waiting for
Godot. This theme is seen the different conversations the characters have
with each other. Vladimir and Estragon
constantly talking and keeping
conversation to pass the time while they wait for Godot, but all the
conversations they have are pointless and meaningless. They never have
significant meaning to them. When Estragon makes the comment about hanging
themselves this is an act of nihilism because he just said that like it was
nothing like thinking about killing themselves was nothing. He was talking like
suicide was meaningless and pointless. There are multiple accounts of nihilism
throughout this work of literature.
Absurdity is seen throughout this whole play. The conversations the Vladimir and Estragon are absurd and make no sense. They always make comments about wanting to leave yet they never leave. They always remain in the same spot which is very strange. This play is overall very absurd and strange because of how it does not make sense and is confusing. This is absurd because of the issues this play puts forward.
Existentialism is seen through Waiting for Godot through Vladimir. Vladimir began by asking questions about why they are there and why they exist. Then randomly throughout the play Vladimir will realize that they all do have a purpose and it is important. Samuel Beckett wants people to think that there are chances of hope for everyone and everyone does have a purpose.
This play shows examples of many different beliefs like Absurdity, Existentialism and Nihilism.
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