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Zusatztext "Each book in the ‘Character Studies' series edited by Ashley Chantler is a recommended pick for high school and college-level libraries alike, providing fine literary analysis through concept of character which makes this an excellent choice for drama as well as literary students." -Midwest Book Review Informationen zum Autor Paul Lawley is Lecturer in English at the University of Plymouth, UK. He has published widely, in books and scholarly journals, on the drama and fiction of Samuel Beckett. Klappentext Designed for first year students, this innovative guide builds on the usual knowledge base of students beginning literary study in HE by focusing on the familiar characters but introducing more sophisticated analysis.> Vorwort Designed for first year students, this innovative guide builds on the usual knowledge base of students beginning literary study in HE by focusing on the familiar characters but introducing more sophisticated analysis. Zusammenfassung Aims to promote sophisticated literary analysis through the concept of character. This book demonstrates the necessity of linking character analysis to texts, themes, issues and ideas, and encourages students to embrace the complexity of literary characters and the texts in which they appear. It provides an introductory study of Beckett's play. Inhaltsverzeichnis Series Editor's Preface 1. Introduction: An Overview of Waiting for Godot 2. Puzzles and Difficulties 3. Pseudocouples and Character 4. Alone Together: Vladimir and Estragon 5. In Company: Pozzo and Lucky 6. Humour and Seriousness 7. Conclusion: Through the Characters to the Themes and Issues Guide to Further Reading Bibliography Index
