![]() ![]() He is the most stupid character in this play. However, whenever he talks, the audience finds a chance of laughing. We hardly find any logic in Estragon’s actions and dialogues. As Vladimir cannot be judged without Estragon similarly, analysis of Estragon is not possible without judging the character of Vladimir in “Waiting for Godot”. Only one thing is common between them they are “Waiting for Godot”, whom about they do not know anything. The playwright has put Estragon in juxtaposition to Vladimir. Character Analysis of Estragon in “Waiting for Godot”: As compared to Estragon, he is calm like a child which is a symbol that knowledge always forces a person to think calmly. He helps Estragon on every occasion and also considers it his duty. It cannot be disputed that Vladimir is a better friend than any other character in “Waiting for Godot” no matter how much analysis we do. He creates problems with the help of his mind, hence, his head has been named “Charnel House”. Overthinking is one of the most discussed psychological problems of the modern era and so as of Vladimir. His mind never remains free nor does it stop thinking. It means that whenever this major character (Vladimir) of “Waiting for Godot” starts a discussion he does an analysis of it and then explains it to Estragon. He time and again peers into his hate as he looks for something in it. He has a God gifted habit of thinking and opining about the matter. It symbolizes that his overthinking is the main problem of his life. He has problems with his hat as Estragon has with his boots. There is no cavil in the proposition that each and every problem of Vladimir is psychological in nature. He does not physically suffer but mentally. Vladimir reads the Bible and gets instructions from it. While forgetting his own pains, he gives more time to the pains of other people. He does not only think about himself but also about other people, who are residing around him. Vladimir is among those psychological characters of Waiting for Godot, who make an opinion of other characters in mind. He thinks about life, about people, about their situation and also consistently tries to find meaning in his life. He is an optimist still he is in anguish because of his habit of deep analysis of every other character of “Waiting for Godot”. No matter what may be the situation, Vladimir does not leave hope. Not only he expresses his sympathy with Lucky but also expresses sharp disapproval and suggests that Lucky should not leave his good master. When he realizes that Pozzo is going to sell Lucky, he expresses his deep condolence with him and advises Pozzo not do so. He does not want that Pozzo should sell Lucky. He also gives hope to Estragon and boosts his moral due to which Estragon agrees to wait for Godot. Vladimir also reveals that he once met Godot still he does not remember how exactly Godot lookalike. He time and again tells Estragon that they should wait until Godot arrives. He has more knowledge than Estragon that makes him a sober and intellectual personality. Despite his odd nature, he is loved by the audience as he thinks more than any other character of the play. Vladimir thinks logically and takes the decision on the basis of reasoning, hence, we may say that he is the strongest of all. ![]() Hence, Estragon is necessary to be discussed along with this major character of the play. No one can understand the character of Vladimir without comparing it with Estragon. One in the form of Vladimir and Estragon whereas the second is of Pozzo and Lucky. We already know that Samuel Becket has presented two types of relationships in the play. Boy (Messenger) Vladimir Waiting for Godot Character Analysis:.Remaining every character of the play is very necessary to understand purpose of playwright behind “Waiting for Godot”, which are: ![]() One of them is just a messenger, who is not as important as other characters. There are six characters in “Waiting for Godot”. Character Analysis of “Waiting for Godot”: If the “Waiting for Godot” is famous even today then the main reason behind it is its themes that are presented through its smaller yet important characters. Needless to mention that everything in this play is dependent on its characters because it lacks any plot. Similarly, a deep analysis of every character of “Waiting for Godot”, especially of Vladimir, reveals that all characters have importance of their own. So, characters have more than usual significance in a play. If he wants to opine on something he has to use his characters for this purpose. A dramatist has to express everything through his characters as he has no other choice like a novelist. ![]() Characterization is very important, especially for a playwright. ![]()
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