Beckett is the founder of the exploration of the meaning of theatrical absurdity. Beckett's simple writings over the years created a unique dramatic character in his works that earned him the Noble Peace Prize. After receiving one of the highest honors known to mankind, he kept a low profile. This period alludes to the satisfaction of having reached its peak. Yet, in his later works, Endgame creates a direct correlation with the satisfaction of reaching a plateau at one's peak. He creates a philosophical situation in Endgame in trying to discover the true reason for existence, when he can't find a reason for life to exist. Throughout the play, he uses the repetitive use of words, symbolism, and emptiness seen in the characters to convey this message. The Endgame does not offer a beginning since the first line of the work is already an end. “Finished, it is finished, almost finished must be almost finished,” Clov said to describe death as the final moment of life (Beckett 767). The irony of starting the play with the ending conveys the dark misery of the story. The repetitive use of the word "finished" throughout this play helps the reader understand that even death was the life everyone looked forward to. “I hesitate to do so. . .to finish. Yes, there it is, it's time for it to end and yet I hesitate to finish (Beckett 768).” The repetitive use of words creates a vivid meaning that the thought of death keeps the characters alive. The main characters, Clov and Hamm, were both unhappy, but Clov was worse off. One thing that made them feel somewhat reassured about their miserable lives are the numerous references to 'Christ' throughout the work. “Bare interior. Light grey... covered by an old sheet, HAMM (Beckett 767).” Aderholt suggested that symbo...... middle of paper...... be very repetitive to give the reader a deeper meaning to show how the characters felt as they went through life. Symbolism helps define the setting. As Clov and Hamm grew up, fewer events occurred that caused these feelings of sadness. They were frozen in time in a cyclical pattern, ready to die every day, but time seemed to slow down every day. There was no life, but death is what kept them alive. Works Cited Aderholt, Abby “Stage 2 Interpretation Essay,” World Literature 2, November 21, 2013. University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. Beckett, Samuel “Endgame,” The Norton Anthology: World Literature Volume F, 2012. New York, NY. Rowden, Taylor “A King and His Pawns: Samuel Beckett's Endgame,” World Literature 2, November 21, 2013. University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa.Stoves, Ashely “Endgame,” World Literature 2, November 21, 2013. University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa.