Context Flashcards
1
Q
When was Samuel Beckett born? Why is this significant?
A
Good Friday in Dublin, 13th April 1906
- self reflective nature made him aware of the birth/death connection
2
Q
When and where did Samuel Beckett study?
A
Studied Romantic Languages at Trinity College Dublin 1923-7, passionate about English literature and especially Chaucer.
3
Q
Where was Samuel Beckett in WWII?
A
Living in Paris during the occupation. Worked as a courier for the French resistance and was forced to flee in 1942 but continued working outside of Paris. He rarely spoke about his wartime work later in life.
4
Q
Why is his WWII experience significant?
A
Unsafe environment, Worked as a courier and therefore a kind of messenger, encoded languages, secrecy.
