Abstract

The inspiration for the thesis, "Beckett's Wager: A Pascalian Reading of Waiting for Godot" was found in an article entitled: "History Electrified into Anagogy: A reading of waiting for Godot", by David Stempel. Stempel proposed an anagogic reading of the play, and suggested as a conclusion, that the waiting signified waiting on the safe side of Pascal's wager. In this thesis, the validity of his approach and conclusion are examined.

Department

English & Comparative Literature Department

Degree Name

MA in English & Comparative Literature

Date of Award

6-1-2005

Online Submission Date

5-25-2005

First Advisor

Gian Balsamo

Committee Member 1

Will

Committee Member 2

David Sweet

Document Type

Thesis

Extent

79 leaves

Rights

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Call Number

Thesis 2005/30

Location

mgfth

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