How do we get to know Vladimir?
Didi is one of the main characters in the play Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett . He is introduced in the very beginning of the play. We get to know Didi, Vladimir's nickname in the play, as someone who is very caring of his companion Estragon but also relentless in his pursuit to meet an obscure character named Godot. In the play, Vladimir attempts Estragon every chance they meet but he quickly gets rejected by Estragon. In the beginning of the play, upon meeting each other on a new Didi says to Gogo, Estragon's nickname, "Get up till I embrace you" (1). He is quickly rebuffed by Gogo who says, "Not now, not now" (1). Whilst the play continues until Act 2 where the two meet again on a different day, Didi says, "Come here till I embrace you" (48). Estragon, of course, rejects the offer by saying "Don't touch me" (48).
How are they like?
Vladimir, throughout the play, seems to be very caring of Estragon. He also seems very obsessed in meeting Godot. Estragon offers the idea of leaving the current land they are in multiple times but Vladmir always responds by saying "We cant...we have to come back tomorrow...go wait for Godot" (83). Though he cares about his companion, it seems like he cares more about meeting Godot. You could say he is a bit cynical.
How are they not like?
Vladimir is definitely not like Estragon who seems very uncompassionate of others. He is also seems like he isn't a "follower". He also doesn't seem to be incoherent as his companion.
Anything Else?
None.
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