Absurdism
Theatrical movement emphasising absurdity, illogicality, meaninglessness, and breakdown of conventional drama.
Real World
Samuel Beckett's 'Waiting for Godot' (1953) features two tramps endlessly waiting for someone who never arrives, with circular dialogue and no discernible plot — embodying absurdist theatre's rejection of meaning and rational structure.
Exam Focus
When analysing absurdist drama, always link specific theatrical techniques (circular dialogue, stasis) to the philosophical message about meaninglessness.
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