Sexuality in Edward Albees Whos Afraid of Virginia Woolf

Seminar paper from the year in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature, grade: Literary Studies II, language: By investigating the play, many scenes and indication to hidden sexuality can be encountered.

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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.

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Learn more about Amazon Prime. Get fast, free shipping with Amazon Prime. Get to Know Us. English Choose a language for shopping. Explore the Home Gift Guide. Harsh aggressive language with sexual connotations, e. This kind of language use can be especially noticed in Martha's relation with George. The dialogue between the two can even be described as most extravagantly absurd Dozier: This way of brutalizing each other belongs to ''the game'' they are playing. Without any doubt also the hour and the amount of liquor consumed needs to be considered when we investigate the dialogue Dozier: Generally speaking one could define this time as fertile for rebellion against the present way of thinking.

In his work Albee heavily criticizes the idealized American way of life and declares the pretended happy family with successful fathers, perfect housewives and their children as an illusion. Martha, George, Nick and Honey starring the college community provide a realistic backdrop Dozier: As New England was one of the first British colonies in the United States, this setting is strongly associated with the Puritans who immigrated in the 17th century. Their lifestyle was strict, opposing all kinds of pleasures especially alcohol and sex. Harsh rules constituted their anti- sex philosophy and marriage was the pre-condition for free sexuality.

Both aspects, alcohol and sexuality, are strongly exhausted in Who is Afraid of Virginia Woolf. Albee divides his drama Who is Afraid of Virginia Woolf into three acts: Sexual allusions can be found throughout all the three acts, but especially interesting in relation to sexuality is ''Walpurgisnacht' ' , literally "Witches' Night,".

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By naming Act Two after this rite Albee wanted to suggest the wickedness engaged in by the characters. Act two is the act where sexuality reaches its high point, when Nick yields Martha's seduction. After these two acts all the ground rules have been abandoned and the lines are drawn: Martha will commit adultery and George will commit ''murder'' Dozier: In ''The Exorcism'' the mood and tone of the brutal game sustained through the first two acts is abandoned in favor for a sentimental reconciliation Dozier: English - Literature, Works.

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