ESTRAGON: Do you think God sees me? VLADIMIR: You must close your eyes. Estragon closes his eyes, staggers worse. ESTRAGON: {stopping, brandishing his fists, at the top of his voice.} God have pity on me! VLADIMIR: {vexed}. And me? ESTRAGON: On me! On me! Pity! On me!
In this excerpt from Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot," Estragon expresses a deep sense of despair and longing for attention, questioning whether God is aware of his suffering. His plea for pity reveals his vulnerability, as he seeks reassurance through faith. At this moment, he is overwhelmed and almost lost, showcasing a powerful moment of existential crisis.
Vladimir's response indicates his annoyance, further emphasizing the theme of human isolation. While Estragon desperately cries out for divine mercy, Vladimir's vexation suggests that they are trapped in a cycle of despair, where even God seems distant and unresponsive. This exchange encapsulates the struggle between hope and abandonment that defines the play's existential themes.
