Shan Goonewardena

February 19, 2009

English SL, Grade 11

The atmosphere between Pozzo and Lucky

The relationship between Pozzo and Lucky in Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett is an important relationship in terms of interaction and symbolism. The Interpersonal relationship satisfies each other’s boredom. Pozzo, being the master who rules over Lucky, withstands an unusual interaction, which leads to a basis for a theme in the play. The mixed feelings between Pozzo and Lucky, creates an atmosphere in Waiting For Godot that resembles the typical human relationships. In spite of being irritated by one another, they still function together. The rope that is tied on Lucky’s neck by Pozzo is the symbolic representation of this relationship, ironically. Good Intro, I knew exactly what you are talking about.

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In terms of the rope, the connection between these characters is one of the more consistent relationships. Provide textual evidence. However, Lucky is strangely submissive. In explaining Lucky's behavior, Pozzo acknowledges the comfort of Lucky. Lucky has every right to make him comfortable but this aspect depends on him. As the play progresses through Act I, Pozzo imagines that when he sees how well Lucky carries (the luggage/baggage), he will be tempt to keeping him (Check your tenses). Despite Lucky’s miserable condition, Lucky (He) does not seem to wish for change. Possibly he is happy, or maybe not miserable enough. Lucky also can’t visualize himself as a ...

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