Waiting for Godot

This is most evident in the fact that the play 's characters come in pairs and seem in many ways to be inseparable . The main characters , for instance , are Vladimir and Estragon . It would appear that they have arrived as a pair , they continue to wait as a pair , and although they never leave they do talk about leaving as a pair . They have different personalities , they would appear to have different backgrounds given the different stories that they tell , and yet they seem unwilling or unable to separate and go their

own ways . This notion of human inseparability , a common fear or ignorance about the meaning of human existence , is particularly clear when Vladimir and Estragon are discussing the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and the two thieves on the cross next to Jesus . Specifically the fear of being alone and the emphasis of human companionship is provided in the following passage

VLADIMIR : Ah yes , the two thieves . Do you remember the story

ESTRAGON : No

VLADIMIR : Shall I tell it to you

ESTRAGON : No

VLADIMIR : It 'll pass the time (Pause ) Two thieves , crucified at the same time as our Saviour . One -

ESTRAGON : Our what

VLADIMIR : Our Saviour . Two thieves . One is supposed to have been saved and the other (he searches for the contrary of saved . damned (Becket n .p

This passage illustrates the need for human companionship and also the need for human beings to depend on each other . This companionship is necessary because human beings must face the uncertainties of the world and human existence together . The dependence is thus caused by a fear that individuals will be unable to cope with these uncertainties whereas humans sharing these fears can at least confront these uncertainties together . This common bond , in short , helps human beings to deal with...