Waiting for Godot with English & Arabic Subtitles

Brief Summary

This YouTube video transcript captures a theatrical performance, likely a play, centered around two characters, Vladimir (Didi) and Estragon (Gogo), as they engage in philosophical and existential conversations while waiting for someone named Godot. The play explores themes of time, memory, suffering, and the human condition, highlighting the characters' reliance on each other and their repetitive, often absurd, interactions. The arrival of other characters, Pozzo and Lucky, adds layers of complexity, showcasing power dynamics and the cyclical nature of existence. The play concludes with the continued anticipation of Godot's arrival, leaving the audience with a sense of unresolved longing and the cyclical nature of hope and disappointment.

Two characters, Vladimir and Estragon, are waiting for Godot.
They engage in philosophical and existential conversations.
The arrival of Pozzo and Lucky introduces themes of power and servitude.
The play explores themes of time, memory, and the human condition.
The ending emphasizes the cyclical nature of waiting and the uncertainty of hope.

Beginning

Vladimir and Estragon are in the middle of a conversation. Estragon expresses a sense of resignation, while Vladimir urges him to keep trying. They acknowledge their reunion and consider celebrating. Estragon recounts spending the night in a ditch and being beaten. Vladimir reflects on his role in Estragon's survival over the years, while Estragon questions the significance of it all. Vladimir emphasizes the importance of not losing heart, while Estragon laments not having considered their situation earlier. Vladimir asks for help removing his boot, and they reminisce about a time when they were respectable and considered suicide by jumping off the Eiffel Tower.

Estragon's Boot

Vladimir questions Estragon about removing his boot, leading to a discussion about the necessity of daily boot removal. Estragon expresses pain, and Vladimir responds with a lack of sympathy. Estragon asks for help, and Vladimir eventually assists him. Vladimir emphasizes the importance of attending to the small things in life. Estragon reflects on waiting until the last moment and quotes a proverb about deferred hope. He describes experiencing a strange feeling of relief mixed with horror. Vladimir reiterates that nothing can be done. Estragon asks to see the boot, but Vladimir says there's nothing to show. Vladimir suggests trying to put the boot back on and blames Estragon's feet for the boot's faults.

Repentance and the Bible

Vladimir expresses alarm, and Estragon brings up the story of the thief who was saved. Vladimir suggests repenting, but Estragon questions what they would repent. They lament the loss of laughter and the dreadful privation of only being able to smile. Vladimir reiterates that nothing can be done. Vladimir asks Estragon if he ever read the Bible, and Estragon recalls the maps of the Holy Land, particularly the Dead Sea, which made him thirsty. He recounts a past desire to go there for their honeymoon and swim, expressing a poetic sentiment. Vladimir remarks that Estragon should have been a poet, and Estragon claims he was.

The Two Thieves

Vladimir asks about Estragon's foot, which is visibly swelling. Vladimir brings up the story of the two thieves crucified with Jesus, but Estragon doesn't remember it. Vladimir begins to tell the story, but Estragon interrupts. Vladimir continues, explaining that one thief was saved and the other damned. Estragon asks saved from what, and Vladimir replies, "Hell." Estragon says he is going. Vladimir continues to talk about the story of the thieves, noting that only one of the four Evangelists mentions a thief being saved. He points out the discrepancy among the Gospels, with some not mentioning any thieves and another saying both thieves abused Jesus because he wouldn't save them from death. Estragon questions who they abused and why. Vladimir explains that the thieves were damned because they wouldn't be saved from death. Vladimir questions why they should believe the one Evangelist over the others, but Estragon says everybody believes him because it's the only version they know. Vladimir concludes that people are ignorant apes.

Waiting for Godot

Vladimir describes their location as a charming spot with inspiring prospects. He suggests they leave, but Estragon reminds him that they are waiting for Godot. Vladimir questions if they are sure this is the right place to wait, and Estragon confirms that Godot said by the tree. They discuss the tree, noting it is a dead willow without leaves. They debate whether it's a bush or a shrub and argue about whether they have come to the wrong place. Vladimir insists that Godot should be there, but Estragon points out that Godot didn't say for sure he'd come. Vladimir says if he doesn't come, they'll come back tomorrow, and the day after, until he comes. Estragon accuses Vladimir of being merciless.

Yesterday

Vladimir states that they were there yesterday, but Estragon disagrees. Vladimir asks what they did yesterday, and Estragon repeats the question. Vladimir says nothing is certain when Estragon is around. Vladimir believes they were there, recognizing the tree and the stone. Vladimir questions if they are sure it was this evening that they were to wait, and Estragon says Godot said Saturday, or at least he thinks so. Vladimir says he must have made a note of it. They question what Saturday it is and whether it's Sunday, Monday, or Friday. Vladimir exclaims it's not possible. Estragon asks what they'll do if Godot came yesterday and they weren't there. Vladimir says he may be mistaken about being there yesterday. Estragon asks to stop talking for a minute.

Dreams

Estragon wakes up, annoyed that Vladimir won't let him sleep. Vladimir says he felt lonely, and Estragon reveals he had a dream. Vladimir tells him not to tell him about it. Estragon asks if Vladimir is enough for him, and Vladimir says it's not nice of him. Estragon questions who he can tell his private nightmares to if not Vladimir, but Vladimir tells him to keep them private because he can't bear them. Vladimir wonders if it wouldn't be better for them to part, but Estragon says he wouldn't go far and that it would be too bad. Estragon asks if it wouldn't be really too bad, thinking of the beauty of the way and the goodness of the wayfarers. Vladimir tells him to calm himself.

Garlic

Vladimir tells Estragon to calm himself. Estragon repeats the word "calm" and notes that the English say "cawm." Vladimir starts to tell the story of the Englishman in the brothel, but Estragon tells him to stop it. Vladimir persists, and Estragon yells at him to stop it. Vladimir asks if Estragon wanted to speak to him and if he had something to say. Estragon says he has nothing to say. Vladimir asks if he's angry and tells him to forgive him. Estragon tells Vladimir to come and give him his hand and embrace him, but Vladimir refuses to be stubborn. Vladimir says Estragon stinks of garlic, and Estragon says it's for the kidneys.

Hanging Ourselves

Estragon asks what they do now, and Vladimir says to wait. Estragon asks what they do while waiting and suggests hanging themselves. Vladimir says it would give them an erection, which would cause mandrakes to grow where it falls, which is why they shriek when pulled up. Estragon suggests they hang themselves immediately, but Vladimir questions if they can trust the bough. Estragon says they can always try, and Vladimir tells him to go ahead, but Estragon says no, after him. Vladimir asks why him, and Estragon says he's lighter than him. Vladimir says he doesn't understand and tells him to use his intelligence. Estragon says he remains in the dark. Vladimir explains that if Estragon, who is lighter, hangs himself and the bough doesn't break, then if Vladimir, who is heavier, hangs himself, the bough will break and Vladimir will be alone.

Godot's Offer

Estragon says he hadn't thought of that and that if it hangs Vladimir, it'll hang anything. Vladimir asks if he's heavier than him, and Estragon says he doesn't know and that there's an even chance. Vladimir asks what they do, and Estragon says don't let's do anything, it's safer. Vladimir suggests they wait and see what Godot says. Estragon asks who Godot is, and Vladimir reminds him that they are waiting for him. Vladimir suggests they wait until they know exactly how they stand, but Estragon says it might be better to strike the iron before it freezes. Vladimir says he's curious to hear what Godot has to offer and then they'll take it or leave it. Estragon asks what exactly they asked him for, and Vladimir says it was nothing very definite, a kind of prayer, a vague supplication. Estragon asks what Godot replied, and Vladimir says that he'd see, that he couldn't promise anything, that he'd have to think it over in the quiet of his home, consult his family, friends, agents, correspondents, books, and bank account before taking a decision.

Losing Rights

Vladimir and Estragon discuss their role in Godot's decision-making process. Vladimir asks where they come in, and Estragon questions what he means by "come in." Vladimir suggests they come in on their hands and knees. Vladimir asks if it's as bad as that and if they have no rights anymore. Estragon says they got rid of them. Vladimir asks if they're not tied, and Estragon says they're not. Vladimir tells him to listen, but Estragon says he hears nothing. Vladimir says he thought it was Godot, but Estragon says it's just the wind in the reeds. Vladimir says he could have sworn he heard shouts, and Estragon asks why Godot would shout, suggesting it would be at his horse.

Carrot or Turnip

Vladimir suggests they leave, imagining sleeping in a loft, snug and dry. Estragon says his belly is for in the high, that's what waiting for. Vladimir says not all night and that it's still day. Estragon says he's hungry, and Vladimir asks if he wants a carrot. Estragon asks if that's all there is, and Vladimir says he might have some turnips. Estragon asks for a carrot. Vladimir gives him a turnip, but Estragon says it's a turnip. Vladimir apologizes, saying he could have sworn it was a carrot. Estragon says all that's turnips, and Vladimir says he must have eaten the last one. Vladimir says he has it and gives Estragon a carrot, asking for the turnip back. Vladimir tells him to make it last, as that's the end of them.

Tied to Godot

Vladimir says he asked Estragon a question, and Estragon asks if he replied. Vladimir asks how the carrot is, and Estragon says it's a carrot. Vladimir asks what he wanted to know, but Estragon has forgotten. Vladimir says that's what annoys him and that he'll never forget this carrot. Vladimir remembers that he was asking if they're tied. Estragon says he doesn't hear a word he's saying. Vladimir asks if they're tied, and Estragon asks how he means tied, down. Vladimir says to Godot. Estragon says tied to Godot, what an idea, no question of it, for the moment. Vladimir asks if Godot's name is Godot, and Estragon says he thinks so.

Eating Carrot

Estragon remarks that the more he eats, the worse it gets, but Vladimir says with him it's just the opposite, he gets used to the muck as he goes along. Estragon asks if that's the opposite, and Vladimir says it's a question of temperament, of character, nothing you can do about it, no use struggling, one is what one is, no use wriggling, the essential doesn't change, nothing to be done. Vladimir asks if Estragon would like to finish it, and Estragon says on.

Pozzo and Lucky Arrive

Lucky enters, carrying bags and other items, followed by Pozzo with a rope tied around Lucky's neck. Pozzo shouts commands at Lucky, such as "Back!" and "Stop!" He warns Vladimir and Estragon that Lucky is wicked with strangers. Vladimir asks if it's Godot, but Estragon says not at all. Pozzo introduces himself. Vladimir asks if he's Mr. Godot, but Pozzo says he is Pozzo. Vladimir says he once knew a family called Gozzo, and the mother had the clap. Pozzo says they're not from these parts, but Vladimir says they are human beings nonetheless, of the same species as himself, made in God's image. Vladimir asks who Godot is, and Estragon says he's a kind of acquaintance. Vladimir says they hardly know him, but all the same. Estragon says he wouldn't even know him if he saw him. Pozzo says they took him for him. Vladimir says it was the dusk, the strain, waiting. Pozzo asks if they were waiting for him, here, on his land. Vladimir says they didn't intend any harm and meant well, that the road is free to all. Pozzo says it's a disgrace, but there's nothing they can do about it.

Pozzo's Commands

Pozzo commands Lucky to get up, calling him a pig and a hog. He explains that Lucky falls asleep every time he drops. Pozzo continues to issue commands, such as "Back!" and "Stop!" He tells Vladimir and Estragon that he is happy to have met them, sincerely happy. He commands Lucky to get closer and then stop. Pozzo remarks that the road seems long when one journeys alone for six hours and never sees a soul. He commands Lucky to bring his coat.

Touch of Autumn

Pozzo remarks on the touch of autumn in the air and commands Lucky to bring his whip. He says he cannot go for long without the society of his likes, even when the likeness is an imperfect one. He commands Lucky to bring his stool. Pozzo commands Lucky to get closer, back, further, and then stop. He says that is why, with their permission, he proposes to dally with them a moment before he ventures any further. He commands Lucky to bring his basket.

Lucky's Appearance

Pozzo commands Lucky to go further. Estragon says he stinks. Pozzo exclaims, "Happy days!" Vladimir asks what ails him, and Estragon says he looks tired. Vladimir asks why he doesn't put down his bags, and Estragon says how do I know. Vladimir says careful. Estragon tells Vladimir to say something to him. Vladimir says look, his neck. Estragon says oh I say, a running sore, it's the rope, it's the rubbing, it's inevitable, it's the knot, it's the chafing. Vladimir says he's not bad looking, but Estragon says a trifle effeminate. Vladimir says look at the slobber, it's inevitable. Estragon says look at the slaver, perhaps he's a halfwit, a cretin. Vladimir says looks like a goiter, but Estragon says it's not certain. Vladimir says he's panting, it's inevitable. Estragon says and his eyes, goggling out of his head, looks like his last gasp to me. Vladimir says it's not certain, ask him a question. Estragon asks if that would be a good thing, and Vladimir asks what do we risk. Vladimir says mister, but Estragon says louder. Vladimir says mister, but Pozzo tells them to leave him in peace and can't they see he wants to rest. Pozzo commands Lucky to bring his basket.

Bones

Pozzo commands Lucky to bring his basket. Pozzo says, "Ah! That's better." Estragon asks Pozzo if he's finished with the bones and doesn't need them. Pozzo asks if he couldn't have waited. Vladimir says he does well to ask. Pozzo asks if he needs the bones, but in theory, the bones go to the carrier, so he is the one to ask. Pozzo tells Estragon to go on, don't be afraid, ask him, he'll tell you. Estragon asks Lucky if he won't be wanting the bones. Pozzo tells Lucky to reply, pig. Pozzo tells Estragon to try him again. Estragon asks Lucky if he won't be wanting the bones. Pozzo tells Lucky to reply, pig, do you want them or don't you. Lucky nods his head. Pozzo says they're yours.

Lucky Refuses Bones

Estragon says he doesn't like it and has never known him to refuse a bone before. Pozzo says nice business it'd be if he fell sick on me, it's a scandal. Pozzo asks if Estragon is alluding to anything in particular, to treat a man like that, a human being, it's a scandal, a disgrace. Vladimir says you are severe. Pozzo asks what age Estragon is, if it's not a rude question, sixty, seventy. Pozzo asks what age Vladimir would say he was, and Vladimir says eleven. Pozzo says I am impertinent, I must be getting on. Pozzo thanks them for their society, unless he smokes another pipe before he goes. Pozzo asks what they say. Pozzo says he's only a small smoker, it makes his heart go pit-a-pat, it's the nicotine, one absorbs it in spite of one's precautions, you know how it is. Pozzo asks if they smoke, yes, no, it's of no importance.

Sitting Down

Pozzo asks how he is to sit down now without affectation, now that he has risen, without appearing to falter. Pozzo asks if Vladimir didn't speak, it's of no importance. Pozzo says, "Let me see... Ah! That's better." Vladimir says, "Let's go." Estragon asks, "So soon?" Pozzo says, "One moment!" Pozzo commands Lucky to bring his stool. Pozzo commands Lucky to bring more and then says, "There! Done it!" Vladimir says, "Let's go!" Pozzo says, "I hope I'm not driving you away. Wait a little longer, you'll never regret it. We're in no hurry. The second is never so sweet as the first I mean. But it's sweet just the same."

Godet, Godin, Godot

Vladimir says, "I'm going." Pozzo says, "Suppose you go now while it is still day, for there is no denying it is still day. Good. What happens in that case to your appointment with this Godet, Godin, Godot. Anyhow you see who I mean, who has your future in his hands at least your immediate future?" Vladimir asks, "Who told you?" Pozzo says, "He speaks to me again! If this goes on much longer we'll soon be old friends." Vladimir asks, "Why doesn't he put down his bags?" Pozzo says, "I too would be happy to meet him. The more people I meet the happier I become. From the meanest creature one departs wiser, richer, more conscious of one's blessings. Even you who knows, even you, will have added to my store. But that would surprise me."

Why Doesn't He Put Down His Bags?

Pozzo says, "You're being asked a question." Vladimir says, "A question! Who? What?" Pozzo says, "A moment ago you were calling me Sir, in fear and trembling. Now you're asking me questions. No good will come of this!" Vladimir says, "I think he's listening." Estragon says, "What?" Vladimir says, "You can ask him now. He's on the alert." Estragon asks, "Ask him what?" Vladimir says, "Why he doesn't put down his bags." Estragon says, "I wonder." Pozzo says, "You want to know why he doesn't put down his bags, as you call them. That's it. You are sure you agree with that? He's puffing like a grampus. The answer is this. But stay still, I beg of you, you're making me nervous!" Vladimir says, "Here." Estragon asks, "What is it?" Vladimir says, "He's about to speak." Pozzo asks, "Is everybody ready? Is everybody looking at me? Will you look at me, pig! Good. I am ready. Is everybody listening? Hog! Is everybody ready? I don't like talking in a vacuum. Good. Let me see. I'm going. What was it exactly you wanted to know?"

Lucky's Bags

Pozzo asks, "What was I saying?" He then remembers the question about the bags. He says, "Always hold. Never put down. Why? Ah! Why couldn't you say so before? Why he doesn't make himself comfortable? Let's try and get this clear. Has he not the right to? Certainly he has. It follows that he doesn't want to. There's reasoning for you. And why doesn't he want to? Gentlemen, the reason is this. Make a note of this. He wants to impress me, so that I'll keep him. What? Perhaps I haven't got it quite right. He wants to mollify me, so that I'll give up the idea of parting with him. No, that's not exactly it either. You want to get rid of him? He wants to con me, but he won't. You want to get rid of him? He imagines that when I see how well he carries I'll be tempted to keep him on in that capacity. You've had enough of him? In reality he carries like a pig. It's not his job. You want to get rid of him? He imagines that when I see him indefatigable I'll regret my decision. Such is his miserable scheme. As though I were short of slaves! Atlas, son of Jupiter! Well, that's that, I think. Anything else?"

Tears of the World

Pozzo continues to explain his relationship with Lucky, remarking that he might just as well have been in Lucky's shoes and Lucky in his if chance had not willed otherwise. He says, "To each one his due." Vladimir asks if he wants to get rid of him. Pozzo says he does, but instead of driving him away as he might have done, he is bringing him to the fair, where he hopes to get a good price for him. He says the truth is you can't drive such creatures away, the best thing would be to kill them. Estragon says he's crying. Pozzo says old dogs have more dignity and tells Vladimir to comfort him since he pities him. Vladimir wipes away Lucky's tears. Pozzo says, "Oh the swine! Hanky! He's crippled me! Show me. I told you he didn't like strangers. He's bleeding! It's a good sign. He's stopped crying. You have replaced him as it were. The tears of the world are a constant quantity. For each one who begins to weep, somewhere else another stops. The same is true of the laugh. Let us not then speak ill of our generation, it is not any unhappier than its predecessors. Let us not speak well of it either. Let us not speak of it at all. It is true the population has increased."

Lucky Taught Me

Pozzo asks, "Will night never come?" He then asks Vladimir and Estragon to guess who taught him all these beautiful things, revealing it was Lucky. He says but for him all his thoughts, all his feelings, would have been of common things, professional worries. He says beauty, grace, truth of the first water, he knew they were all beyond him, so he took a knook. Vladimir asks, "A knook?" Pozzo says that was nearly sixty years ago, you wouldn't think it to look at me, would you? Compared to him I look like a young man, no? Pozzo commands Lucky to bring his hat.

Sucked All the Good Out of Him

Pozzo says, "Now look. Well, did you see? And now you turn him away? Such an old and faithful servant! Swine! After having sucked all the good out of him you chuck him away like a banana skin. Really... I can't bear it any longer the way he goes on you've no idea it's terrible I'm going mad he must go I can't bear it any longer." Vladimir says, "He can't bear it. Any longer. He's going mad. It's terrible." Estragon says, "How dare you! It's abominable! Such a good master! Crucify him like that! After so many years! Really! He used to be so kind so helpful and entertaining my good angel and now He's killing me." Vladimir asks, "Does he want to replace him?" Estragon says, "I don't know. Ask him."

Forgive Me

Pozzo says, "Gentlemen, I don't know what came over me. Forgive me. Forget all I said. I don't remember exactly what it was, but you may be sure there wasn't a word of truth in it. Do I look like a man that can be made to suffer? Frankly?" Pozzo asks what he has done with his pipe. He remarks that they are having a charming evening, unforgettable, and it's not over, apparently not, it's only beginning, it's awful, worse than the pantomime, the circus, the music-hall, the circus. Pozzo asks what he can have done with that briar. Vladimir says he's a scream, he's lost his dudeen. Pozzo says he'll be back, end of the corridor, on the left, keep my seat. Pozzo says he's lost his Kapp and Peterson, he'll be the death of me. Pozzo asks if they didn't see it by any chance, oh, he's gone, without saying goodbye, how could he, he might have waited. Vladimir says he would have burst. Pozzo asks who in that case.

All Subsides

Pozzo tells Vladimir to come here, and Estragon asks what for. Pozzo says you'll see, quick. Pozzo says look, oh I say, it's all over. He subsides, indeed all subsides, a great calm descends. Pozzo tells them to listen, Pan sleeps. Pozzo asks, "Will night never come?" He asks if they don't feel like going until it does, why it's very natural, very natural. He says he himself in their situation, if he had an appointment with a Godet, Godin, Godot, anyhow, you see who I mean, he'd wait till it was black night before he gave up.

Ask Me to Sit Down

Pozzo says he'd very much like to sit down, but he doesn't quite know how to go about it. Vladimir asks if he could be of any help, and Pozzo says if you asked me perhaps. Vladimir asks if that would be a help, and Pozzo says he fancies so. Vladimir says, "Here we go. Be seated, Sir, I beg of you." Pozzo says, "No no, I wouldn't think of it! Ask me again." Vladimir says, "Come come, take a seat I beseech you, you'll get pneumonia." Pozzo asks, "You really think so?" Vladimir says, "It's absolutely certain." Pozzo says, "No doubt you are right. Thank you, dear fellow. Done it again! But I must really be getting along, if I am to observe my schedule."

Time Has Stopped

Pozzo says, "Time has stopped." Vladimir says, "Don't you believe it, Sir, don't you believe it. Whatever you like, but not that. Everything seems black to him today." Pozzo says, "Except the firmament." Vladimir says, "But I see what it is, you are not from these parts, you don't know what our twilights can do. Shall I tell you?" Pozzo says, "I can't refuse you." Pozzo asks, "Have you Where was I?" Vladimir says, "Let's go." Pozzo says, "Ah yes! The night. Look!" Pozzo commands Lucky to look at the sky.

The Night

Pozzo asks what is so extraordinary about the sky, qua sky. He describes it as pale and luminous like any sky at this hour of the day, at this time a year, in these latitudes, when the weather is fine. He says an hour ago, roughly after having poured forth even since say ten o'clock in the morning tirelessly torrents of red and white light, it begins to lose its effulgence, to grow pale, ever a little paler, until pppfff! Finished! It comes to rest. Pozzo asks, "But? But behind this veil of gentleness and peace, night is charging and will burst upon us pop! Like that! Just when we least expect it. That's how it is on this bitch of an earth. So long as one knows. One can bide one's time. One knows what to expect. No further need to worry. Simply wait. We're used to it. Gentleman!"

How Did You Find Me?

Pozzo asks how they found him, good, fair, middling, poor, positively bad. Vladimir says oh very good, very very good. Pozzo asks and you, Sir, and Estragon says oh tray bong, tray tray tray bong. Pozzo says that's ok, bless you, I have such need of encouragement. He asks if he weakened a little towards the end, and Vladimir says perhaps just a teeny weeny little bit. Pozzo says he thought it was intentional, you see my memory is defective.

Tedious

Pozzo says, "In the meantime, nothing happens. You find it tedious?" Vladimir says, "Somewhat." Pozzo asks, "And you, Sir?" Estragon says, "I've been better entertained." Pozzo says, "Gentlemen, you have been civil to me. Yes yes, you have been correct. So that I ask myself is there anything I can do in my turn for these honest fellows who are having such a dull time." Pozzo asks if there is anything he can do to cheer them up, he has given them bones, talked to them about this and that, explained the twilight, admittedly. But is it enough, that's what tortures me, is it enough?

Dance, Sing, Recite, or Think

Pozzo asks what they prefer, shall we have him dance, or sing, or recite, or think, or? Vladimir asks, "Who?" Pozzo says, "Who! You know how to think, you two? He thinks? Certainly. Aloud. He even used to think very prettily once, I could listen to him for hours. Now So much the worse for me. Well, show we have him to think something for us?" Vladimir says, "I'd rather he dance, it'd be more fun." Estragon says, "Not necessarily." Vladimir asks, "Wouldn't it, Didi, be more fun?" Estragon says, "I'd like well to hear him think. Perhaps he could dance first and think afterwards, if it isn't too much to ask him. Would that be possible?" Pozzo says, "By all means, nothing simpler. It's the natural order. Then let him dance. Do you hear, hog? He never refuses? He refused once." Pozzo commands Lucky to dance, misery.