In Beckett's "Waiting for Godot", which of the following statements best describes the play's setting ?
Correct answer: A. Stark and sterile
- A. Stark and sterile
- B. Flowery and ornate
- C. Futuristic and technologically advanced
- D. Ancient and sophisticated
Explanation
Waiting for Godot is set on a bare country road beside a nearly leafless tree, creating a bleak, empty, and minimal stage picture. This makes “stark and sterile” the best description.
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