This thesis focuses on the plays of Samuel Beckett, one of the most important representatives of absurdist drama. The thesis suggests an overview of the origin and definition of this specific term and looks at its contrasts with both traditional and existentialist drama. Then it also focuses on Beckett’s connections with other artists and his stylistic departure from James Joyce, highlighting Beckett’s use of French as a foreign language to develop a unique literary style. The thesis concentrates on an in-depth analysis of two of Beckett’s most known plays, Waiting for Godot and Endgame. Through a detailed analysis, the thesis interprets the thematic and stylistic elements in both plays, emphasising Beckett’s use of language, pauses, repetitions and the depiction of human existence as meaningless and cyclical. The thesis concludes by explaining Beckett’s importance in the literary canon and the lasting impact of his innovations in playwright and theatre.
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