Question

which adjective best describes the tone of endgame?
a. reverent
b. gloomy
c. optimistic
d. overbearing

Explanation:

"Endgame" by Samuel Beckett is a work of absurdist drama with themes of despair, isolation, and the futility of existence. The tone is characterized by darkness and hopelessness. "Reverent" implies respect, which doesn't fit. "Optimistic" is the opposite of the play's mood. "Overbearing" suggests dominance, not the play's tone. "Gloomy" (sad, depressing) aligns with the play's atmosphere.

Answer:

B. Gloomy