THE MANIFESTATION OF THE ABSURD IDEA IN THE WORKS OF SAMUEL BECKETT

Abstract

This article provides an in-depth literary and philosophical analysis of how the idea of the absurd is manifested in the works of Samuel Beckett, one of the most influential figures in modernist literature and drama. The paper focuses particularly on Beckett's most emblematic plays, including Waiting for Godot, Endgame, and Krapp’s Last Tape, to uncover the thematic and structural expressions of existential absurdity. Drawing on the theories of Albert Camus and Jean-Paul Sartre, the study contextualizes Beckett's writings within the broader framework of 20th-century existential and absurdist thought, while also emphasizing his unique artistic voice.