STUDY QUESTIONS - ACT WITHOUT WORDS 1 (more - HERE)
1. Does the setting of the play correspond with the feelings it evokes? Does it correspond with the atmosphere and the situation of the protagonist?
2. What external force(s) interfere in the man's life? How is it manifested and what influence does it have on the man?
3. Compare the man's reactions to the events happening in his life. Do they change? Why?
4. What do the object offered to the man symbolize? Are they of any use to him? What does their withdrawal symbolize?
5. Is there any escape from the situation? What options are there at the man's disposal?
6. Does the man come to an understanding of his situation?
7. Think about the final scene. What may be the final thought of the man? If the play would continue, what might be the next picture?
8. Imagine watching the play in a theatre. How do you visualize the stage? How would you direct the play?
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1. Does the setting of the play correspond with the feelings it evokes? Does it correspond with the atmosphere and the situation of the protagonist?
2. What external force(s) interfere in the man's life? How is it manifested and what influence does it have on the man?
3. Compare the man's reactions to the events happening in his life. Do they change? Why?
4. What do the object offered to the man symbolize? Are they of any use to him? What does their withdrawal symbolize?
5. Is there any escape from the situation? What options are there at the man's disposal?
6. Does the man come to an understanding of his situation?
7. Think about the final scene. What may be the final thought of the man? If the play would continue, what might be the next picture?
8. Imagine watching the play in a theatre. How do you visualize the stage? How would you direct the play?
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STUDY QUESTIONS - WAITING FOR GODOT
1. Characterize Vladimir and Estragon and their relationship. Do they have any disctinctive personality traits? What seems to be the major difference between them? Why do they stand together despite their frequent suggestions of parting?
2. Are Vladimir and Estragon individualities or are they meant to function as representatives of the whole mankind? Find references in the text.
2. Are Vladimir and Estragon individualities or are they meant to function as representatives of the whole mankind? Find references in the text.
3. Comment on the activities with which they pass the time.
4. What meaning does the waiting have for the protagonists?
5. Illustrate some examples of repetitive events in the play. What idea do these events reinforce?
6. Find the references to Godot in the text. What do we know about him? Try to interprete the meanig of this mysterious figure. Comment on the meaning of Vladimir' s and Estragon' s waiting for him.
7. What atmosphere is evoked in the play?
8. Think about the pairings / couples that appear in the play. Discuss.
9. Characterize Lucky and Pozzo and comment on their relationship and position within the framework of the play. 10. Compare the two acts. Are there any differences?
4. What meaning does the waiting have for the protagonists?
5. Illustrate some examples of repetitive events in the play. What idea do these events reinforce?
6. Find the references to Godot in the text. What do we know about him? Try to interprete the meanig of this mysterious figure. Comment on the meaning of Vladimir' s and Estragon' s waiting for him.
7. What atmosphere is evoked in the play?
8. Think about the pairings / couples that appear in the play. Discuss.
9. Characterize Lucky and Pozzo and comment on their relationship and position within the framework of the play. 10. Compare the two acts. Are there any differences?
Music: K.D. Lang - Constant Craving
Lyrics:
Even through the darkest phase
Be it thick or thin
Always someone marches brave
Here beneath my skin
Constant craving
Has always been
Maybe a great magnet pulls
All souls towards truth
Or maybe it is life itself
That feeds wisdom
To its youth
Constant craving
Has always been
Craving
Ah ha
Constant craving
Has always been
Constant craving
Has always been
Constant craving
Has always been
Craving
Ah ha
Constant craving
Has always been
Has always been
Has always been
Has always been
Has always been
Has always been
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