Waiting for Godot Primary Techniques Matrix

Waiting for Godot Primary Techniques Matrix

Directions – Fill out the matrix, and when you run out of squares, make new ones on your own paper. The more techniques you trace, the more you'll love yourself on the days of the Final and the IB exam (or the exam-equivalent) in May.

Techniques Examples from the Play w/ Page Numbers! Theme/Conceit Connections Your Comments

Irony & Paradox – Label the types with each example

"Estragon: Well, shall we go?

Vladimir: Yes, let's go.

They do not move." (59)

"Estragon: Who believes him?

Vladimir: Everybody. It's the only version they know.

Estragon: People are bloody ignorant apes." (7)

"Estragon: Let's go.

Vladimir: We can't.

Estragon: Why not?

Vladimir: We're waiting for Godot." (8)

Shows that although V and E made the decision to leave, the parameters of the stage direction do not allow them to as the curtain must close instead.

Shows that E and V are doomed and will be unable to save themselves from either death, or eternal waiting. Because they are aware of the ignorance of men but not their own ignorance of their