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Absurdism and Existentialism: A comparative note using Waiting for Godot

10 Feb 2026
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Absurdism and Existentialism are closely related philosophical and literary movements that influenced Modern European Drama, especially in the mid-twentieth century after the devastation of World War II. Both explore the meaning of human existence, alienation, and the uncertainty of life, but they differ in their approach to purpose, action, and human response to a meaningless universe. ____ _________ _______ ____ ______ ____ _____.
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