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IJGRD1010
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Title:
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NARRATIVE REPETITION AND THE FUTILITY OF HUMAN EXISTENCE IN BECKETT’S WAITING FOR GODOT
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International Journal of Global Research and Development |
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IJGRD |
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ISSN Applied |
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Volume 1 Issue 2 |
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5
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5/17/2026 8:35:28 AM (MM/dd/yyyy) |
Main Author Details
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Name:
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Dr. A. Arun Daves |
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Jawahar Science College |
Co - Author Details
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| Dr. S. Sujitha |
Jawahar Science College |
Abstract
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Languages and Literature |
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Samuel Beckett, Waiting for Godot, Existentialism, Theatre of the Absurd, Narrative Repetition, Modern Drama |
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Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot occupies a central position in twentieth-century British drama for its revolutionary dramatic structure, existential philosophy, and unconventional narrative technique. Among the many distinctive features of the play, narrative repetition functions as one of the most significant artistic devices through which Beckett expresses the absurdity and uncertainty of human existence. The repetitive dialogues, cyclical actions, recurring situations, and static progression of events construct a dramatic universe in which time appears suspended and meaning becomes unattainable. This article examines how Beckett transforms repetition into an existential expression that reflects human hopelessness, isolation, and perpetual waiting. Through the lens of Existentialism and the Theatre of the Absurd, the study analyzes the repetitive structure of the play, the mirrored arrangement of the two acts, the breakdown of communication, and the symbolic significance of waiting. The article further explores how repetition creates psychological stagnation and challenges conventional dramatic expectations of progress and resolution. Beckett’s dramatic method ultimately portrays human life as an endless cycle governed by uncertainty and the search for meaning in a silent universe. By examining repetition as both narrative strategy and philosophical statement, this study demonstrates the profound relationship between dramatic form and existential content in Waiting for Godot. |
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IEEE
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Dr. A. Arun Daves, Dr. S. Sujitha, "NARRATIVE REPETITION AND THE FUTILITY OF HUMAN EXISTENCE IN BECKETT’S WAITING FOR GODOT", International Journal of Global Research and Development,
vol. 1, no. 2, pp. 12-16, 2026.
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MLA
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Dr. A. Arun Daves, Dr. S. Sujitha "NARRATIVE REPETITION AND THE FUTILITY OF HUMAN EXISTENCE IN BECKETT’S WAITING FOR GODOT." International Journal of Global Research and Development,
vol 1, no. 2, 2026, pp. 12-16.
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APA
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Dr. A. Arun Daves, Dr. S. Sujitha (2026). NARRATIVE REPETITION AND THE FUTILITY OF HUMAN EXISTENCE IN BECKETT’S WAITING FOR GODOT. International Journal of Global Research and Development,
1(2), 12-16.
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NARRATIVE REPETITION AND THE FUTILITY OF HUMAN EXISTENCE IN BECKETT’S WAITING FOR GODOT
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