Literaturespeaking topic
In Beckett's play, two men wait forever for someone who will never come; nothing happens, no one arrives. Can waiting itself become a way of life; is hope a trap?
— Beckett, Waiting for Godot
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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