" Vladimir then retorts, "Christ! What has Christ got to do with it. You're not going to compare yourself to Christ!" Estrogen then says, "All my life I've compared myself to him." When Vladimir states that where Jesus lived it was warm and dry and therefore suitable for barefoot walking, Estragon concurs and says, "Yes, and they crucified quick."

Vladirmir also insinuates that Godot has a Christ-like role in his life. When Estragon asks, "And if he comes?" Vladimir replies, "We'll be saved,' (Act II). Moreover, Pozzo is referred to as both Cain and Abel in Act II. The contraction of embodying both Cain and Abel symbolizes self-annihilation because Cain killed Abel. Further death imagery includes the frequent references to twilight, the setting sun, and the end of the day such as when Vladimir says, "Don't be a fool, it's the west over there...it is not for nothing I have...
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