
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
"Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" is a Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Edward Albee that explores the complex, tense relationship between a married couple, Martha and George. During a late-night gathering, they invite a younger couple, revealing deep-seated frustrations, failures, and dark secrets. The title references the childhood nursery rhyme "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?", symbolizing fear of illusions and confrontation with reality. The play examines themes of illusion, despair, and the painful truths behind appearances, often intense and emotionally charged, making it a powerful study of human vulnerabilities and relationship dynamics.