The Theatre of the Absurd

How would an absurdist answer the question "what is the meaning of life?"

• Don't ask for the meaning, ask for the use

• You have to find your own meaning

• There isn't any

• 42

What did Kierkegaard find particularly absurd?

• Faith in God

• Denmark

• The myth of Sisyphus

• The myth of Orpheus

The Theatre of the Absurd is

• The only theatrical movement inspired by philosophy

• The only theatrical movement inspired by anthropology

• The only theatrical movement inspired by quantum biology

• One of many theatrical movements inspired by World War 2

Once you have seen all of Ionesco's plays

• You have seen none of them

• Your life will be enriched

• You will want to jump off a bridge

• You have seen one of them

What is the simple question that Beckett offers in Waiting for Godot?

• How can we find meaning?

• What's for lunch?

• What should the characters do?

• Where should the characters go?

Which of the following is not a character in Waiting for Godot?

• Vladimir

• Estragon

• Lucky

• The Bald Soprano

What do the two main characters do while waiting for Godot?

• Wordplay, physical clowning

• Learn martial arts

• Learn pottery

• Remain silent

What does the video claim mirrors the absurdity of the play itself?

• Beckett's other plays

• The critical response

• The stage set-up

• The business side of theatre

What was the only thing Beckett was sure of?

• Godot will never show up

• Godot will show up one day

• The characters are wearing top hats

• The characters are wearing bowler hats

Does Godot ever show up?

• Yes

• No