![]() The two conclude that Lucky is a "halfwit. Pozzo had earlier called the poor fellow "pig" and "hog." Vladimir, in particular, is appalled by Pozzo's treatment of Lucky and is quick to discover a running sore on Lucky's neck. ![]() Vladimir and Estragon begin an investigation of Lucky. of the same species as Pozzo! Made in God's image!" Thus, Pozzo recognizes these clowns (tramps) as belonging to the same species, albeit they are very imperfect specimens of the species, and he condescends to rest because he has been traveling for six hours without seeing a soul.Īfter rather elaborate preparations for settling himself, involving his ordering Lucky to set up a stool and picnic, Pozzo sits down to enjoy a meal of chicken and wine. Even though Vladimir and Estragon are terribly inferior to him, Pozzo recognizes that they are "human beings none the less. And whereas Vladimir and Estragon are waiting, Pozzo and Lucky seem to be going - but where they are going is not stated.Īfter denying all knowledge of Godot, Pozzo magnanimously decides to rest for awhile. Estragon and Vladimir are tied to each other by abstract bonds and also by their common act of waiting for Godot, but Lucky is literally and physically tied to Pozzo. With the arrival of Pozzo and Lucky, we see how two people are physically tied to each other. Furthermore, Vladimir and Estragon recognize Pozzo's seeming superiority and are dutifully obeisant to him, even after they discover that he is not Godot. Throughout the scene, Pozzo conducts himself not only as a ringmaster, but also as a person far superior to the two tramps whom he condescends to spend some time with, even though he barely recognizes them as belonging to the same species. he's a kind of acquaintance.ĮSTRAGON: Personally, I wouldn't even know him if' I saw him. The mere fact that they have to ask, however, emphasizes their ignorance about the identity and true nature of Godot, the entity whom they are waiting for. Noting his omnipotence and authority, they inquire about the possibility of this man's being Godot. Vladimir and Estragon are in awe of' the forceful manner in which Pozzo seems to be in control of Lucky he seems to absolutely dominate the poor creature. ![]() Throughout this scene, circus imagery is used to suggest that life itself can be seen as a circus, and one which will soon be brought to an abrupt end. In the same way that Vladimir and Estragon are parodies of the circus clown or burlesque tramp, we now have the appearance of a character resembling a circus ringmaster and his trained animal. This sudden, surprise entrance lacks only the flair of a drum roll and a band to give the entrance a highly theatrical, circus atmosphere. Lucky has a rope around his neck and is being driven forward by Pozzo, who is brandishing a whip. They immediately run to hide, huddling together and "cringing away from the menace." Suddenly Pozzo and Lucky arrive on the scene. As Vladimir and Estragon sit in peaceful resignation to their condition, a loud cry destroys the quietness and terrifies them. ![]()
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