In this exchange from "Waiting for Godot," Estragon and Vladimir engage in a dialogue about their identity and purpose. Estragon questions their roles, seeking clarity about their responsibilities in an uncertain situation. Vladimir responds with ambiguity, hinting at a deeper existential struggle as he reflects on their status as supplicants, suggesting a sense of subservience or lack of agency.

As they discuss their rights, Estragon fears they may have lost something vital, to which Vladimir responds coldly, indicating that their rights have been relinquished rather than taken away. This conversation highlights themes of despair and the search for meaning in a seemingly indifferent world, encapsulating the essence of Beckett's work.