Which postmodern play by Samuel Beckett features two characters waiting for someone who never arrives, highlighting the absurdity of human existence?
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Correct answer: Waiting for Godot
Beckett's play is a foundational text of the Theatre of the Absurd. It reflects postmodern themes of linguistic failure, the breakdown of narrative purpose, and the circularity of time.
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