''I don't want to kiss you, Martha.''
George in Who is Afraid of Virginia Woolf
This turns out to be quite a significant statement by George in Edward Albee´s drama Who´s Afraid of Virginia Woolf , giving an idea of the unemotional and passionless relationship between him and his wife Martha. By investigating the play, many scenes and indication to hidden sexuality can be encountered. In addition to that the lack of communication within the two couples, originating from two different generations, result in a complete incapability of managing their relationships.
This paper examines how Edward Albee, by highlighting themes of sexuality, reveals general frustrations in life. Frustrated, unsatisfied marriage is a central theme in Albee's Who is Afraid of Virginia Woolf and will be investigated by means of dissecting scenes and certain passage of importance.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction
2. The Language Style
3. The sexual context of the Setting
4. Analysis
4.1. Acts
4.2. The characters’ attitude towards Sexuality
4.3. Selected Scenes with sexual connotations
5. Conclusion
6. Bibliography
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