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The last line of "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" is spoken by Martha as she says, "I am, George, I am." This line signifies Martha's acknowledgment of the destructive illusions in her and George's marriage, as well as her realization of the need for change and truth in their relationship.
Martha
"Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" by Edward Albee ends with Martha and George having an intense confrontation where they confront the truth about their past and their relationship. The play concludes with Martha accepting the reality of their situation and acknowledging the importance of their bond despite its flaws.
Martha is not afraid of Virginia Woolf. The title of Edward Albee's play "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" refers to a fictional male character who is afraid of facing his own harsh truths and vulnerabilities, rather than being afraid of the real-life author Virginia Woolf.
George and Martha Washington lived in Virginia.
Virginia
Virginia Woolf was not a character in the film adaptation (or stage version) of "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf." The title is based on a joke Elizabeth Taylor's character (Martha) devises at a party; she changes the lyrics to the song "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf," for comic effect. Martha and George do not have children in the story. Their "son" is more of an inside joke; another of the many sick games that the couple plays throughout the movie.
Martha
The main characters in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" are George and Martha, a middle-aged couple who engage in bitter and confrontational interactions. The story is centered around their troubled marriage and the young couple, Nick and Honey, who become entangled in their dysfunctional dynamic.
Mount Vernon is the home of George & Martha Washington.
George Washington's wife was Martha, Martha Dandridge Custis Washington. George Washington did not have any children ,but he happily lived with his wife Martha and spent most of his lifetime in Mount Vernon, located on the Potamic River in northern Virginia.
"Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" is a play by Edward Albee that explores the disintegrating marriage of George and Martha. Through their interactions with a younger couple, Nick and Honey, the play delves into themes of illusion versus reality, psychological gamesmanship, and the complexities of human relationships. The title references the writer Virginia Woolf as a symbol of facing harsh truths and grappling with personal demons.