The tone of the play is best described by the two words from its genre, Tragicomedy. Some of the actions from Estragon and Vladimir have a comical tone to it. Some moments being stupid and senseless, but still they make you laugh. The tragic part comes from the overall goal of the men, waiting for Godot to come. This man Godot which never comes along remains the reason Vladimir and Estragon decide to stay on this