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An 8 page paper which
examines the play "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead" by Tom Stoppard, arguing it
can be seen as a play which discusses futility. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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8 pages (~225 words per page)
File: JR7_RArosen2.rtf
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two characters who indicate "that they have no direction in life. They move forward on their journey in whichever direction they happen to be facing" (Anonymous Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are
Dead history.htm). In many ways the play "emphasizes the difficulties both Rosencrantz and Guildenstern have in living in an existential world that seemingly provides them with no direction and no
purpose" (Latimer Stoppard.html). As we can readily note, Shakespeare never presented quite the description of these two friends as has Stoppard. Many, including the author himself, argue that there
are no primary or urgent themes within the story as it is merely intended to entertain, especially if we see them as men simply moving through life with no plans.
But, upon examination we can find themes present in any piece of literature, this one being no exception. Bearing that in mind, we present an examination of the themes of
futility and the futility of challenging ones destiny as seen in "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead." Futility In this play we see two comical bunglers who are constantly
looking for some adventure, some answer, some direction. They are constantly lost in their quest to find any such reality, and therefor are constantly fighting a futile battle. As one
author states, the two main characters are the epitome of confusion and futility as we witness "their verbal patter, their insecurity about their identity and memories, their constant questioning (which
usually is not something in search of an answer but simply a means of expressing their anxiety or passing the time), and their anxious confusion about what they are doing"
(Anonymous Lecture on Stoppard, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead stoppard.htm). They wish to know why they are alive, and why they are in the positions they are in at
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