English Literature & Linguistics MCQs
Topic Notes: English Literature & Linguistics
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
1
How did one critic sum up Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot ?
Answer:
\nothing happens-twice\
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2
How is the setting of Samuel Beckett's 'Waiting for Godot' best described?
Answer:
Stark and sterile
In Beckett's 'Waiting for Godot', the setting is famously minimal, consisting of a country road and a single tree. This stark and sterile environment serves to strip away external distractions, forcing the audience to focus on the existential waiting and the repetitive, circular nature of the characters' lives.