How we cite the quotes:
Citations follow this format: (Act.Line). Every time a character talks counts as one line, even if what they say turns into a long monologue.
| Quote #10 ESTRAGON His name is Godot? VLADIMIR I think so. (1.277-8) |
The doubt surrounding Godot increases as the play continues. Now they cannot even be sure of the man’s name, arguably the one "fact" they were operating with until now.
| Quote #11 ESTRAGON Why doesn't he put down his bags? […] ESTRAGON Why doesn't he put down his bags? (1.407-15) |
The asking of questions – often the same question over and over – sets the tone of uncertainty in Waiting for Godot.
| Quote #12 VLADIMIR You want to get rid of him? […] VLADIMIR You want to get rid of him? […] ESTRAGON You've had enough of him? […] VLADIMIR You want to get rid of him? (1.437-43) |
Exactly. Same deal as the thought above.