Absurdism

Define existentialism

• questioning of human existence, no purpose to life

• having flexible limbs

• the meaning of life

• religious justification for living

Which of the following are NOT French Existentialists

• Samuel Beckett

• Albert Camus

• Simone de Beauvoir

Theatre of the Absurd is defined as ...

• theatre that explores themes of happiness and being

• theatre that explores themes of purposelessness, meaninglessness, hopelessness and chaos

• theatre that explores social issues

Select the characteristics of Absurd Theatre

• traditional plot structure

• illogical dialogue

• satirical comment on life

• puzzling plays

When was Theatre of the Absurd established?

• 1840

• 1940-1960

• 1990

• 1920-1940