Waiting for Godot Quotations
Quotes
Explanation: Estragon says this at the beginning of the play. It shows the feeling of helplessness and that nothing in their lives changes.“Nothing to be done.” (Estragon, Act 1)
Explanation: Vladimir says this to explain why they are there. It shows the main action of the play, endless waiting for someone who never comes.“We’re waiting for Godot.” (Vladimir, Act 1)
Estragon: “Let’s go.”
Vladimir: “We can’t.”
Estragon: “Why not?”
Vladimir: “We’re waiting for Godot.” (Act 1)
Explanation: This short dialogue shows they want to leave but cannot. Waiting controls their lives.
Explanation: Shows the boredom and emptiness of their lives. Time passes but nothing changes.“Nothing happens, nobody comes, nobody goes, it’s awful.” (Estragon, Act 1)
Explanation: This line shows they try to fill time so they can feel alive.“We always find something, eh Didi, to give us the impression we exist?” (Estragon, Act 2)
Explanation: Life is very short and ends in death.“They give birth astride of a grave, the light gleams an instant, then it’s night once more.” (Pozzo, Act 2)
Explanation: Vladimir wants to do something useful instead of meaningless talk.“Let us not waste our time in idle discourse!” (Vladimir, Act 2)
Explanation: Estragon says this to show his frustration with human nature. It reflects his belief that people are foolish and selfish.“People are bloody ignorant apes.” (Estragon, Act 1)