Waiting for Godot

by Samuel Beckett

Waiting for Godot: Verbal Irony 1 key example

Definition of Verbal Irony

Verbal irony occurs when the literal meaning of what someone says is different from—and often opposite to—what they actually mean. When there's a hurricane raging outside and someone remarks "what... read full definition
Verbal irony occurs when the literal meaning of what someone says is different from—and often opposite to—what they actually mean. When there's a hurricane raging... read full definition
Verbal irony occurs when the literal meaning of what someone says is different from—and often opposite to—what they actually mean... read full definition
Act 1
Explanation and Analysis—Charming Spot:

Throughout the play, Estragon often appears more confused and less satisfied than Vladimir. He finds Vladimir's explanations and pondering tedious, and he feels eager to leave. A few times, Estragon expresses this discontentment and agitation through verbal irony.