This document provides an analysis of Samuel Beckett's play "Waiting for Godot" as an example of absurdist theater. It discusses how the theater of the absurd emerged in the 1950s and 1960s as coined by Martin Esslin, and how it is associated with existentialism. It analyzes elements of the play that exemplify the absurdist style, such as meaningless dialogues, lack of plot, repetition, and an unexplained ending. Key aspects summarized include Vladimir and Estragon waiting endlessly and engaging in nonsensical conversations while waiting for the arrival of the mysterious Godot.