In Samuel Beckett's "Endgame," a poignant exchange occurs between two characters, Clov and Hamm, where Clov contemplates the necessity of taking action against a rat. Clov's statement “If I don't kill the rat, he'll die” captures the paradox of their existence, highlighting the struggle for control in a seemingly futile world. Hamm's agreement reinforces this idea, suggesting that inaction leads to inevitable outcomes, whether favorable or not.
This dialogue underscores the...