Which of the following is true about Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot?

1. A. It illustrates the vanity of humankind.
2. B. It has uncompromising views on humanitarian communism.
3. C. It projects self-deception, striving to disguise failure.
4. D. It is a static representation without structure or development.
5. E. Its incoherent dialogue suggests the despair of a society.

1. A(A) and (C) only
2. B(C) and (D) only
3. C(A) and (B) only
4. D(D) and (E) only

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Correct answer: D. (D) and (E) only

Explanation

The keyed answer stresses the play's form: a static, circular action in which 'nothing happens, twice' (Vivian Mercier), and dialogue whose breakdown — Lucky's speech, the cross-talk of Vladimir and Estragon — conveys post-war despair. The play holds no political (communist) programme.