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.
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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.
"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.
Nichelle Nichols did not appear in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf.
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.
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.
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Edward Albee.
It was written in 1962
Edward Albee.
The screenplay for "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" was written by Ernest Lehman.
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