How Well Do You Know the Works by Samuel Beckett?

In "Waiting for Godot," the two main characters are Vladimir (Didi) and Estragon (Gogo). The play revolves around their discussions and encounters while they await the titular Godot, who never arrives, contributing to the tragicomic essence of the work.

Samuel Beckett is associated with the Theatre of the Absurd, a style characterized by the portrayal of the human condition in a purposeless and chaotic universe. Beckett's works, including "Endgame" and "Waiting for Godot," exemplify this distinctive theatrical approach.

"Molloy," "Malone Dies," and "The Unnamable" collectively form 'The Trilogy' or 'the Beckett Trilogy.' This trio of novels was initially written by Samuel Beckett in Paris between 1947 and 1950.

In "Endgame," Hamm is the dominating, blind character who remains seated in an armchair throughout the play. His acrimonious and banterous nature contributes to the tragicomic atmosphere of the absurdist play.

"Waiting for Godot" by Samuel Beckett is subtitled "A Tragicomedy in Two Acts." The play features Vladimir and Estragon engaging in discussions while awaiting the titular Godot, who never arrives.

"Malone Dies" contains the famous line, "Nothing is more real than nothing," a metatextual reflection of Democritus' "Naught is more real than nothing." The line emphasizes Beckett's existential and philosophical themes present in his works.

"More Pricks Than Kicks" is a collection of short prose by Samuel Beckett, containing extracts from his earlier novel, "Dream of Fair to Middling Women," as well as other short stories. The stories collectively follow the life of the main character, Belacqua Shuah.

"Krapp's Last Tape" was originally written for Northern Irish actor Patrick Magee. The one-act play explores themes of memory and self-reflection, drawing inspiration from Beckett's own experiences.

"Endgame" by Samuel Beckett is subtitled "A Play in One Act." The play is a classic example of Beckett's absurdist style, featuring a tragicomic exploration of the lives of characters in a post-apocalyptic setting.

In "Happy Days," Winnie's frequent refrain is, "Oh, this is a happy day." The play, written by Samuel Beckett, unfolds in two acts, featuring Winnie following her daily routine and reminiscing obsessively happier days in the face of her predicament. The phrase "not a day goes by," is also used frequently in between her sentences.