Secrets and Lies: A Journey Through ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is a riveting play by Edward Albee set on a New England college campus. It begins with George and Martha, a professor couple, arguing after a party. Their guests, Nick and Honey, become pawns in their verbal battles.

As the night unfolds, their arguments reveal deep secrets about each character. By the end, all secrets are purged, leaving Martha and George to rebuild their shattered marriage.

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• The play is set on a New England college campus, in the home of a professor, George, and his wife, Martha1.
• The story begins with Martha and George returning from a party at Martha’s father’s house. They have a heated argument and Martha informs George that they have guests coming over.
• Their guests, Nick and Honey, are a younger couple. Martha and George use them as pawns in their verbal battles, trying to humiliate each other.
• As the night progresses, the arguments become more intense and personal, revealing deep secrets and the true nature of each character.
• By the end of the play, all secrets have been revealed and purged. Honey and Nick leave, and Martha and George are left to try to rebuild their shattered marriage.