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What is Estragon trying to do at the beginning of the passage?
What does Vladimir do while Estragon is pulling off his boot?
What do Estragon and Vladimir want to do to pass the time?
Why do Estragon and Vladimir decide not to hang themselves from the tree?
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What is Vladimir's response when Estragon asks if they still have rights?
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Study Notes
Estragon's Actions
- Estragon is trying to pull off his boot at the beginning of the passage.
Vladimir's Response
- Vladimir is watching Estragon while he is pulling off his boot.
Passing the Time
- Estragon and Vladimir want to tell stories, abused each other, or sleep to pass the time.
Suicidal Thoughts
- Estragon and Vladimir consider hanging themselves from the tree, but ultimately decide not to.
- They decide not to hang themselves because it would be a decisive act, and they do not want to take decisive action.
Rights and Freedoms
- When Estragon asks if they still have rights, Vladimir responds that they don't know.
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Description
Test your knowledge of Act 1 of Samuel Beckett's play 'Waiting for Godot'. This quiz covers the opening scene where Estragon struggles to remove his boot and Vladimir joins him on the country road.
