Shakespeare exercise
1- Who are the two main characters ( names, occupations, anything we know about them?
2- What is the setting of the play ? How does it affect the action/plot ?
3- A-Briefly describe what we mean by Modernism.
B- What are some of the ideas and currents that underpin Modernism and why were they so revolutionary in their impact on the world?
4- How does Godot fit as ; Theater of the Absurd?;
What philosophical system is often associated with Theater of the Absurd?
5- If Godot truly is ‘’ a play in which nothing happens,’’ how is it still appealing and entertaining for audiences today?
6- Ex. Cred when lucky does his long convoluted monologue how do the other lads finally get him to stop?
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