Broadly discuss the characteristics of Pozzo in Waiting for Godot.

In Samuel Beckett's absurdist play Waiting for
Godot, the character of Pozzo (whose name means "oil well" perhaps to
represent that he is a rich man) is the direct antagonist of the
story

Physically, he is bald-headed, wears a bowler hat and
suit in good condition, and his demeanor clearly demonstrates that he feels superior to
everyone around him. He weighs in heavily in the play as his loud voice, mean manners,
and abusive tendencies set him greatly aside. The reader can immediately appreciate the
contrast between Pozzo and the rest of the
characters.

Under a social perspective, he is petulant,
snobbish, haughty, stubborn, arrogant, and annoying. He clearly uses these behaviors as
defense mechanisms to cover his inner weaknesses. After all, when he becomes blind later
in the play it is clear that he cannot even lift a finger on his behalf. He really is a
rich nobody.

Metaphorically speaking, he represents the
deadly sins of gluttony, sloth, avarice, and envy. He eats excessively only to see his
servant dive after his bones. He makes his servant (ironically named "Lucky") carry his
belongings everywhere they go. Even more sadly, he drags Luckyaround by pulling him from
a rope attached to himself (Pozzo).

In the end, justice (or
karma) seem to want to teach him a lesson when he becomes blind and desperately needs
the help of those whom he humiliates and annoys. This is also another symbol for the
weakness and helplessness of mankind: Money and power cannot prevent fate for targeting
you and turning your life around.

In conclusion, Pozzo
represents all that is wrong in a society that is over-preoccupied with money and power.
He represents the weakness of life, and the inevitability of fate in any tier of
society.