While Absurd theater and Greek theater have many similarities the hero’s each play produces are very different. An absurd hero is always plagued with the certainty of death. They live their life knowing that death awaits them. The human condition is a major theme, and usually a depressing one. Even though these heroes are aware of their inevitable end and human condition they continue on and show a passion for life. They still seek pleasure and new experiences although finding such things seem hopeless. In The Myth of Sisyphus, he disrespects the Gods and is punished. Sisyphus has a hatred for death and a passion for life. His ability to not only endure his punishment, but to take joy in it makes him an absurd hero. Unlike absurd hero’s tragic
