Happy Days Philosophical Viewpoints: "The Absurd" Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Act.Line)

Quote #1

WINNIE

What then? Winnie! What is the alternative? What is the al— (1.7)

Winnie realizes the ridiculous framework of the world she lives in and considers the way out: suicide.

Quote #2

WINNIE

Ah well, natural laws, natural laws, I suppose it's like everything else, it all depends on the creature you happen to be. (1.29)

What natural laws is Winnie referring to? After all, it doesn't seem like there's anything natural about the place they're in. And according to absurdists, there aren't any laws. The world is a chaotic, meaningless place in which humans have to live whether they like it or not

Quote #3

WINNIE

Ah earth you old extinguisher. (1.31)

Devoid of hope and meaning, Albert Camus would say Winnie is "confessing" the pointlessness of life. Camus would say the next step of this "confession" is suicide. This might make you think twice about the ending of the play.