Beckett Vs Stoppard
After reading Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead by Tom Soppard, I thought that such a literary masterpiece of that same caliber could not be equaled. However, Samuel Beckett, author of Waiting for Godot has also created a stunning work about two lost men seeking a point to their existence, always looking to the nonexistent for enlightenment. This similarity is so striking that in several points during the story, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern merged with Estragon and Vladimir, so similar were the two characters in some respects. One of many things that made Estragon and Valdimir similar to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern is their inclination to play games with world. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern played the "question game" where they would ask each other nothing but questions.
There are two characters lost in a world that changes to rapidly for them to comprehend, confused by daily activities, stumbling along the dark clound of forgetfullness nipping at their heels. Vladimir: Moron!Estragon: Vermin!Vladimir: Abortion!. The first thing that comes into my head, you mean? Guil: No-the first thing you remember. What is the first thing after all the things you've forgotten? Ros: Oh I see. "Estragon: That's the idea, let's abuse each other. Tom Stoppard creates a situation that Rosencrantz and Guildenstern can react to by introducing the Player King and his troop, specifically Albert. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern seem to take particular interest in Alfred, who they are drawn to but can't figure out why.
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Rosencrantz Guildenstern,
Player King,
Abortion Vladimir,
Waiting Godot,
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rosencrantz guildenstern,
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Guil Patient,
Ros Ah,
Estragon That's,
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estragon yesterday,
yesterday vladimir,
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player king troop,
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