One of many things that made Estragon and Valdimir similar to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern is their inclination to play games with world. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern played the "question game" where they would ask each other nothing but questions.

"Estragon: What did we do yesterday?

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Vladimir: How time flies when one has fun! "

Ros: Oh I see. (Pause) I've forgotten the question. "

There are many little aspects of the two plays that are similar, but most importantly, the essence of both plays is the same. There are two characters lost in a world that changes to rapidly for them to comprehend, confused by daily activities, stumbling along the dark clound of forgetfullness nipping at their heels. They hold out hope for meaning and direction; they acquire a kind of nobility that enables them to rise above their futile existence

Ros: Ah. (pause) No, it's no good, it's gone. It was a long time ago.

"Guil: ...What's the first thing you remember?

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