Most of the absurdity in "Waiting for Godot" stems from not only the plot, but also the characters. This play is non-traditional in the sense that nothing is answered or resolved. The reader never finds out who Godot is, although many believe Godot represents God. The main characters demonstrate absurdity because they have no understanding of their purpose - they are simply waiting for something they do not understand. Faith comes into question also - are the main characters demonstrative of extreme faith in that they wait and wait with no real promise of an outcome? Or, are they just two characters who are lost in a world that makes no sense to them so they wait with the expectation that something good may come of it? Then you have the minor characters who, when combined with the main characters, serve to add overall absurdity to the play with their nonsensical ramblings and interplay. All of these elements, and more, combine to classify this play as absurd drama.
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