This paper is one of the representative works of the absurd drama. Absurd writers believe that the world is absurd and life is meaningless, so. "Irrationality" has become the core content of their drama performance. Their works have no distinct characters, exciting drama conflicts, fragmented stage images, reversed characters' language and strange props. When reading, pay attention to the difference between absurd drama and traditional drama.

First act

A road in the country. A tree.

[dusk.

(Estrogen takes off his boots while sitting on a low mound. He pulled down his hands and gasped. He stopped taking off his boots, looked exhausted, rested for a while, and began to pull down again.

[As before.

Vladimir.

Estragon (frustrated again) can't do anything about it.

Vladimir (crossing his legs and striding forward with stiff little steps) I began to make up my mind. I've been making up my mind all my life. I always say, Vladimir, be reasonable. You haven't tried everything. So I continued to struggle. He chewed the word "struggle" thoughtfully. (to Estrogen) Oh, there you go again.

Estrogen, right?

Nice to see you back, Vladimir. I thought you would never come back.

Precautions:

① Selected Works of Foreign Modernism, Volume III (Shanghai Literature and Art Publishing House, 1984). Translated by Shi. This article is the first act. Samuel beckett (1906-1989), born in Ireland, lived in Paris from 65438 to 0937. He is a representative writer of the absurd drama. 1969 Nobel Prize in Literature. Waiting for Godot consists of two scenes. Two vagrants are waiting for Godot anxiously under a dead tree in a country road. As for who Godot is and why he is waiting for him, they don't even know. They waited all day for no reason, and were finally told that Godot would not come today, but would come tomorrow. But Godot still didn't come the next day, so they had to wait. This drama shows some people's spiritual waiting and disappointment, frustration and confusion in modern civilization.

Me too, astrid.

Vladimir is finally together again! We should celebrate. But how to celebrate? (He thinks) Get up and let me give you a hug.

(grumpily) No, not now.

Vladimir (hurting his self-esteem, coldly) Allow me to ask, where did you spend the night last night?

Estrogen is in a ditch.

Vladimir is in a ditch (enviously)! Where is it?

Estrogen (not gesturing) is over there.

Vladimir, they didn't hit you?

Estrogen hit me? Of course they will hit me.

Is Vladimir still the same person?

Those people from Istrad Gong? I don't know.

Vladimir, what I want to consider is ... if I didn't take care of you all these years, where would you be ... (Decisive) At this moment, you are a pile of bones, no doubt.

What about Estrogen?

Vladimir can't stand being alone. (pause. On the other hand, it's no use being discouraged at the moment, which is what I want to say. I wish we could have thought of this earlier, in the 1990s, when the world was still young.

Estrogen, cut the crap and help me get this damn thing off.

Vladimir jumped off the top of Paris hand in hand, which was the first thing he had to do. We were decent then. It's too late now. They won't even let us go up. (Estrogen tugs at his boots) What are you doing?

Estrogen took off his boots. Have you never taken off your boots?

Vladimir takes off his boots every day. Do I have to tell you? Why don't you listen to me?

Help me (feebly)!

Vladimir, does your foot hurt?

Estrogen's foot is hurt! He also needs to know if my foot hurts!

Vladimir (angrily) It seems that you are the only one suffering. i am not a human being ! I want to hear what you would say if you were in pain like me.

Estrogen, does your foot hurt, too?

Precautions:

(1) 【 Paris Tower 】 refers to the Eiffel Tower in Paris, which was originally 300 meters high, and 1959 was 320 meters after the TV antenna was installed.

Vladimir's foot is hurt! He also needs to know if my foot hurts! (Bend over) Never ignore the little things in life.

What do you expect from Estrogen? You always wait until the last minute.

Vladimir (thoughtfully) at the last moment ... (he pondered for a moment) hoped that everyone who was late and waiting was dead. Who said this sentence?

Estrogen, why don't you help me?

Vladimir, sometimes, I still have a whim. I feel weird all over. He took off his hat, looked inside, touched it, shook it and put it on again. ) how do you say it? This is both reassuring and ... (he is looking for words in his mind) ... chilling. A cold heart. (He takes off his hat again and peeks inside) Strange. He knocked on the top of his hat, as if to knock off something stuck on it, and took a peek inside. ) There is nothing I can do.

[Estrogen tries to take off a boot. He looked at his boots and put his hand in and touched them. He turned his boots upside down and looked at the ground to see if anything had fallen out of them, but he saw nothing. He touched it again and stared at the front with rapt attention.

Vladimir, right?

Istrad Gong has nothing.

Vladimir, show me.

Estrogen has nothing to show you.

Vladimir, try again.

(checking his feet) I want to get some air.

Vladimir, you are such a person. There is something wrong with your feet, but you blame your boots. He took off his hat again, looked inside, reached in and touched it, knocked on the top of it, blew into it, and put it on again. ) This matter is getting more and more chilling. (Silence. Vladimir was meditating, while Estrogen was rubbing his toes. One of the two thieves was saved. (pause) is a reasonable proportion. (pause) Gogo.

What happened in Istrad Gong?

Vladimir, what if we repent?

What did Estralgo confess?

Vladimir O ... (he thought) We don't need to elaborate.

Estrogen regrets our birth?

Vladimir laughed, suddenly stopped laughing, covered his stomach with one hand and changed his face.

Vladimir Lian Xiao couldn't even laugh.

Estrogen is a real pain.

Vladimir can only smile. He suddenly grinned and kept laughing, and suddenly stopped. ) not the same thing. There's nothing I can do. (pause) Gogo.

What happened to Estrogen (grumpily)?

Vladimir, have you read the Bible?

Estrogen's Bible ... (he thought) I must have read it once or twice.

Vladimir, do you remember the gospel?

I only remember the map of the holy land in Estrogen. It's all color pictures. Very good. The Dead Sea is blue and gray. When I see the picture, my heart itches. This is where we should go. I always said that we should go here for our honeymoon. We can swim. We can get happiness.

Vladimir, you really should be a poet.

Estrogen, I'm a poet. (pointing to the rag) Isn't it obvious? (Silence)

Vladimir, where was I ... How's your foot?

Estrogen could see that it was a little swollen.

Vladimir, by the way, those two thieves. Do you remember that story?

Astrid doesn't remember.

Vladimir, do you want me to tell you?

Estrogen, no.

Vladimir can kill time. (pause) The story is about two thieves who were crucified at the same time as our savior. There's a thief-

Estrogen, our what?

Vladimir, our savior. Two thieves. It is said that one thief was saved, and the other ... (He looked for the antonym of "saved" in his mind. ) ...... beyond redemption.

Estrogen was saved. From where?

Vladimir Hell.

Estrogen, I'm leaving. (He didn't move. )

But Vladimir (pause) ... I hope my words won't bore you. Why did only one of the four apostles who wrote the Gospels talk about saving a thief? All four apostles were present-or nearby, but only one apostle talked about a thief being saved. (Pause) Hey, Gogo, can you answer me, even once in a while?

Estragon (excessive enthusiasm) I think your story is really interesting.

Only one of the four Vladimir. Of the other three, two have none at all.

Speaking of thieves, the third said that both thieves had scolded him.

Estregan Who is it?

Vladimir. What?

Estrogen, what are you talking about? (Pause) Who did you scold?

Savior Vladimir.

Estrogen, why?

Vladimir because he refused to save them.

Estrogen saved them from hell?

Vladimir, fool! Save their lives.

Estrogen, I thought you just said to save them from hell.

Vladimir saved their lives, saved their lives.

Well, what happened afterwards?

After Vladimir, these two thieves must have fallen into hell forever.

Estrogen, of course.

Vladimir, but another apostle said that one was saved.

Estrogen, right? They don't agree, which is the crux of the problem.

Vladimir, but all four apostles were present. But only one person talked about a thief being saved. Why do you trust him and not the other three?

Estrogen, who believes him?

Everyone in Vladimir. They know this bible.

The people in Estrogen are uneducated bastards, imitating the monkeys in their eyes.

He stood up in pain, limped to the far left of the stage, stopped, covered his eyes with one hand and looked into the distance, then turned to the far right of the stage and looked into the distance. Vladimir watched his every move, then picked up his boots, peeped at them and threw them on the ground in a hurry.

Vladimir, bah! (He spat. )

[Astrid walks to the stage, stops, and turns his back to the audience.

Beautiful estregan. He turned and walked to the stage and stopped to face the audience. ) wonderful scenery. (He turns to Vladimir. ) let's go.

Vladimir, we can't.

Why can't Estragon?

Vladimir, we are waiting for Gordo.

Estregan (pause) Are you sure this is it?

Vladimir. What?

Where we are waiting in Istrad Gong.

Vladimir, he said it was next to the tree. (They look at the trees) Do you see any other trees?

Estrogen, what kind of tree is this?

Vladimir, I don't know. A willow.

What about the leaves of Estrogen?

Vladimir must be a dead tree.

Estrogen couldn't see the drooping branches.

Vladimir may not be in heat yet.

Estrogen looks like a bush.

Vladimir is like a jungle.

Artemisia scoparia is like a shrub.

Vladimir.-What do you mean? Suggest that we are in the wrong place.

Estregan He should be here by now.

Vladimir, he didn't say he would come.

What if Estrogen doesn't come?

Vladimir, let's come back tomorrow.

Then come back the day after tomorrow.

Vladimir May.

Here's the thing about Estrogen.

Vladimir, the problem is-

Estrogen waited until he came.

Vladimir, you are so unfriendly.

Estrogen, we were here yesterday.

Vladimir: No, you are mistaken.

Estrogen, what did we do yesterday?

Vladimir, what did we do yesterday?

Estregan That's right.

Vladimir: Why ... (angrily) As long as you are present, you can't be sure of anything.

It seems to me that we were here yesterday.

Vladimir (looking around) Do you recognize this place?

Estrogen, I didn't say that.

Vladimir, right?

What does it matter if Estrogen knows about those places?

Vladimir is exactly the same ... that tree ... (turns to the audience) Moorish.

Estrogen, are you sure it's tonight?

Vladimir. What?

Is Estrogen waiting for him tonight? Vladimir, he said today is Saturday. (pause) I think.

Astrid, do you want to.

Vladimir, I must have written down my notes.

He fumbled in his pocket and took out all kinds of waste.

Estralgo (very viciously) But which Saturday? Also, is today Saturday? Today can't be Sunday! (pause) or Monday? (pause) or Friday?

Vladimir (looking around in despair, as if the date was written on the landscape) That's impossible.

Estrogen or Thursday?

Vladimir, what should we do?

If he came yesterday and didn't find us here, then you can be sure that he won't come again today.

Vladimir, but you said we were here yesterday.

Estrogen, I may be mistaken. (pause) Let's not talk for a while, shall we?

Vladimir (feebly) Okay. (Estrogen sits on the mound. Vladimir paced back and forth excitedly, stopping from time to time to look at the distance. Estrogen fell asleep. Vladimir stops in front of Estrogen) Gogo! .....Gogo！ .....Gogo！

[Estrogen suddenly wakes up.

Estrogen (realizing his situation in horror) I fell asleep! (reproachfully) Why do you always refuse to let me sleep for a while?

Vladimir, I feel lonely.

Estrogen, I had a dream.

Vladimir, don't tell me!

Estrogen, I dreamt—

Vladimir, don't tell me!

Estrogen (pointing to the universe) With this, are you satisfied? You are not a friend enough, Didi. If I can't tell you my personal nightmare, who should I tell?

Vladimir, please keep them as your personal belongings. You know I can't stand it.

Estrogen (coldly) Sometimes I wonder if it is better for us to break up. Vladimir, you can't go far.

Estregan That's terrible. That's terrible. (pause) What do you say, Didi? Isn't it a pity? (pause) When you think about how beautiful the scenery on the road is. (pause) and how kind the pedestrians on the road are. (pause. Sweet talk) Don't you think so, Didi?

Vladimir, you need to calm down.

Calm down (lewdly) ... Be quiet ... All gentlemen say to calm down. (pause) Do you know the story of the British in the brothel?

Vladimir knows.

Estrogen, tell me.

Vladimir, stop!

An Englishman in Istrad Gong drank a little too much and walked into a brothel. The lady asked him if he wanted beautiful, dark skin or red hair. Go ahead.

Vladimir, stop!

[Vladimir is in a hurry. Estrogen stood up and followed him to the end of the stage. Estrogen made a gesture as if he were cheering for a boxer. On Vladimir, he passed Estragon and crossed the stage with his head down. Estrogen took a step towards him and stopped.

Do you want to talk to me? (Silence. Estrogen took a step forward. ) Do you have anything to tell me? (Silence. He took another step forward. ) Didi ...

Vladimir (without turning around) I have nothing to say to you.

Estrogen (taking a step) Are you angry? (Silence. Forgive me. (Silence. Take a step. Estrogen puts his hand on Vladimir's shoulder) Come on, Didi. (Silence) Give me your hand. (Vladimir turns around) Hug me! Vladimir softened his thoughts. They hugged each other. Estrogen flinched. ) You smell of garlic!

Vladimir, it's good for the kidneys. (Silence. Estrogen stared at the tree. ) What should we do now?

Estrogen, let's wait.

Vladimir is fine, but what shall we do while waiting?

Estrogen, how about we hang ourselves?

[Vladimir whispered to Estrogen. Estrogen was very excited.

Vladimir followed with so many benefits. After falling, Datura flowers will grow under it. So you will hear a squeak when you pull out the flowers. Don't you know?

Estrogen, let's hang ourselves at once.

Vladimir is on the branch? (They walk towards the tree) I don't trust it. Estrogen, we can try.

Vladimir, try it.

Estrogen, you go first.

Vladimir: No, no, you go first.

Why does Astrid want me to go first?

Vladimir, you are lighter than me.

That's why Estragon!

Vladimir, I don't understand.

Estrogen, use your brain, okay?

Vladimir moved his head.

Vladimir (finally) I can't remember.

This is what happened in Istrad Gong. Branches ... Branches ... Use your head (angrily), okay?

Vladimir, you are my only hope.

Estralgo (laboriously) Gogo is the light-the branches keep on-Gogo is dead. Didi is heavy-the branch is broken-Didi is alone. but

Vladimir, I didn't think of that.

Estrogen, if it can hang you, it can hang me.

Vladimir, but am I really heavier than you?

You told me about Estelle yourself. I don't know. It's an equal opportunity anyway. Or almost equal.

Vladimir, right? What should we do?

Estrogen, let's not do anything. It's safer this way

Vladimir, let's wait a moment and see what he says. Who's Estrogen?

Vladimir gordo.

Estrogen, good idea.

Vladimir, let's wait, let's fully understand our situation.

Estrogen, otherwise, it's better to strike while the iron is hot.

Vladimir, I really want to hear what he can offer. After listening, we can agree or refuse.

Estrogen, what exactly do we want him to do for us?

Vladimir, aren't you there?

Estrogen, I may not have heard you clearly.

Vladimir: Oh, I didn't ask for anything specific.

Estragon can be said to be a prayer.

Vladimir is absolutely right.

General request of Estrogen.

Vladimir is absolutely right.

Estrogen, what did he say?

Vladimir said he would do it.

Estrogen said he couldn't promise in advance.

Vladimir said he had to think about it.

Estrogen is in the quiet environment of his home.

Vladimir discussed the matter with his family.

Estrogen and his friends.

Vladimir and his agents.

Estrogen and his reporters.

Vladimir, his book.

Estrogen, his bankbook.

Vladimir can then make up his mind.

Estrogen, it's natural.

Vladimir, right?

Estrogen, I think so.

Vladimir, I think so too. (Silence)

(anxiously) But what shall we do?

Vladimir, what did you say?

I said, Estrogen, but what shall we do?

Vladimir, I don't understand.

Estrogen, where are we?

Vladimir's position?

Estrogen, don't be busy.

Vladimir's position? Let's get down on the ground.

Is Estrogen that bad?

Lord Vladimir wants to know what privileges he has.

Estrogen, don't we have any rights?

[Vladimir smiled, suddenly suppressed as before, but smiled. …………

practice

In a play, two tramps are "inhumanely" squeezed by society. They are humble, humble and dirty. They are at a loss, confused, and have no self and dignity. They just beg for leftover bones from slave owner Zhuo Bo in fear. They are so confused that they don't even know who they are waiting for. The following dialogue is repeated in the play:

Estrogen, let's go.

Vladimir, we can't.

Why can't Estragon?

Vladimir, we are waiting for Gordo.

Someone also asked the author: What exactly does Godot mean? The author replied, "If I had known, I would have said it in the play." What do you think two homeless people are waiting for?

Absurd writers believe that the world is absurd and life is meaningless. Therefore, the ugliness of reality, the pain and despair of life have become their repeated themes. They are very different from traditional drama works. Combining with the drama texts learned before, this paper compares the differences between absurd drama and traditional drama.

Rehearsal is often an effective way to experience the situation of the characters in the play and understand the meaning of the play. Try to choose a fragment of this article to rehearse.

Beckett's creation has embarked on a creative road far from the realistic tradition from the beginning.

In his paper Dante, Bruno, Vico, Joyce, written at the age of 23, Beckett accused readers at that time of being only willing to read works with "strict separation of form and content" without difficulty, and unwilling to accept works with "direct expression" like Joyce's novels. 1937, he wrote in a letter to his friend Alcan: "It has become very difficult for me to write in standard English, even meaningless. Grammar and form! In my opinion, they are as backward as Victorian bathrobes and gentlemanly manners. " "On the road of wordless literature that I long for, being satirized by some form of nominalist is a necessary stage." He vowed: "For beauty, attack the word!" Beckett's writing does not mean that he wants to play word games in the sea of words, but to closely combine the language form and content expression of his works to obtain the artistic effect of "form is content". In his novels, there are not many scenes and pictures of real social life, let alone specific social problems. What he reveals is the confusion, anxiety and loneliness of human existence, the separation of human spirit and body, the inability of people to grasp themselves, and the endless sorrow and pain after the loss of human autonomy. He added some fragments and fantasies of life to his philosophical meditation. So everything gives people a vague, broken and uncertain feeling, with no coherent plot and no touching story. When people read Beckett's novels, what they get is not ideological inspiration, moral edification and nourishment of life experience, but an experience of crossing the clouds and being trapped in a desolate world. The lonely and painful living state of human beings is completely consistent with the readers' inner feelings caused by the disorder of narration, the difficulty in grasping the theme and the ambiguity of word meaning in the reading process, which is exactly the artistic realm that the author wants to pursue.