How did a critic famously describe Samuel Beckett’s play Waiting for Godot?

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Nothing occurs—twiceAn example of extreme political correctnessA typical domestic realism pieceA work by the rebellious young generationNone of the above

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The critic's summary of Waiting for Godot was “Nothing occurs—twice,” highlighting the play’s repetitive and minimalistic nature. Other options do not accurately represent the critic’s description.

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How did a critic famously describe Samuel Beckett’s play Waiting for Godot?

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