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  • Essay / The Endless Day - 615

    Waiting for Godot begins with Vladimir and Estragon near a tree. Vladimir is more dominant in relationships between men. Estragon follows Vladimir's orders. After a while, Estragon wants to leave, but Vladimir objects, saying that they must wait for Godot. From the bushes, two men enter: Pozzo and Lucky. Pozzo is Lucky's master. They pass by as Pozzo takes Lucky to the fair to sell him. He explains to Vladimir and Estragon that Lucky has been serving him for six years. While they continue to wait for Godot, Pozzo offers to play Lucky. No one is impressed with Lucky's performance, however. Pozzo and Lucky leave and a young boy appears to Vladimir and Estragon. He says that Mr. Godot will not come that evening. The boy, however, assured that Mr. Godot would be there the next day. The first act ends with Vladimir and Estragon going to seek refuge. The next evening, Vladimir and Estragon are at the tree. Vladimir tries to discuss the previous evening with Estragon, but Estragon has no memory of the night. He doesn't remember Pozzo ...