Imaginative steel

Optimistic attitude is depicted in the pessimistic world by the existentialists. Existentialists look more constructive and life-lover. They are constructive not because they see the world meaningful but because they love their material life. Individualism, liberty and self-judgement being non-conformist are what existentialists look forward to. Sartre, Camus and Beckett all started their career with existentialism. However, Sartre and Camus remained existential and Beckett went one step ahead and became absurdist.

Sartre and Camus somewhere look standing and advocating for the continuation of existence whereas Beckett looks interested in breaking and discontinuing the existence. Myth of Sisyphus, End Game and Waiting for Godot reflect some of the differences between existentialism and absurdism. The job that has been assigned to Sisyphus by the God is, of course, meaningless. But, Sysiphus challenges that and tries to produce something meaningful out of meaninglessness. On the other hand, Beckett sees this world a complete heap of meaninglessness and he himself becomes the prey of pessimism. So is the reflection that we find from End Game and Waiting for Godot.

Now, the question comes if this world and our life have got some sort of meaning at all. Individual perspectives could definitely be different but still the another question remains unanswered if living for the meaningless life having meaningless struggle is worthier than waiting peacefully for the death…!

If we are really born to die, should we not think twice before we live a life in a constant chaos, struggle and confusion? Or Is there any meaningful difference between Existentialists and Absurdists as long as both accept the meaninglessness of life and ultimate reality as death?