POZZO: I woke up one fine day as blind as Fortune. Sometimes I wonder if I'm not still asleep.VLADIMIR: And when was that?POZZO: I don't know.VLADIMIR: But no later than yesterday-POZZO: Don't question me! The blind have no notion of time . The things of time are hidden from them too.VLADIMIR: Well just fancy that! I could have sworn it was just the opposite.
In this dialogue from "Waiting for Godot," Pozzo expresses a sense of confusion about his reality, mentioning he woke up blind, akin to being at the mercy of Fortune. His admission that he sometimes questions whether he is still dreaming reveals a deep sense of disorientation regarding his existence and time. Vladimir's inquiry into when this condition began prompts Pozzo to assert that the blind are not aware of time, indicating a disconnect between perception and reality.
Vladimir, on the other hand, seemingly contradicts Pozzo's assertion, showing that he finds this perspective surprising. This exchange highlights the themes of perception, time, and the nature of reality that are central to Beckett's work. Ultimately, the interaction reflects the existential struggle of understanding one’s place in a world that often seems chaotic and devoid of clear meaning.
