Samuel Beckett, in Waiting for Godot, and Ionesco, in The Bald Prima Donna, both embody the values associated with "Theatre of the Absurd". This is achieved through their use of language, characterisation, and stage direction in order to portray...

The world in which we live is one of immense complexity, and its navigation often proves difficult for the ill-fated individuals who occupy it. Society and the pressure it puts on individuals has become increasingly worrying to many intellectuals;...

Within the relationship between Jean and Berenger in Rhinoceros, Berenger’s passivity and Jean’s narcissism become apparent. It is clear from the play that Jean is abusive and Berenger is submissive to him, making their friendship toxic. The...