Theater of the Absurd: A Personal and Universal Tragedy

Abstract

The "Theater of the Absurd" originated in Paris as an avant-garde phenomenon, and after some time gained international recognition. The anti-play denies realistic characters, situations and all other relevant theatrical techniques. Time and place are uncertain and changeable, even the simplest causal relationships are destroyed. Senseless intrigues, repetitive dialogues and aimless chatter, dramatic inconsistency of actions. The plots of the plays, the behavior of the characters are incomprehensible, irrational, reflect the absurdity of mutual understanding, communication, dialogue.