Waiting for Godot

by

Samuel Beckett

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Waiting for Godot Symbols

Hats

Because the play has so few props, the props that do appear onstage take on an exaggerated significance. As one example, Vladimir, Estragon, Lucky, and Pozzo all wear hats and at times… read analysis of Hats

Names

Many of the names in Beckett's play can be seen has having hidden meanings. The most important example is Godot, whose name evokes similarity to God for many readers. Along this reading, Godot symbolizes… read analysis of Names