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Aim: How does the play explore the various power dynamics between couples?

This exploration delves into the intricate power dynamics between Martha and George in Edward Albee's play "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" It examines their tumultuous relationship, questioning if they were ever truly in love and pondering the nature of their courtship. The play highlights moments of emasculation, control, and exaggerated antics that reflect deeper issues surrounding masculinity and gender roles. By analyzing scenes of conflict, particularly the boxing match and the symbolic gun moment, we uncover the impact of alcohol and the playful yet dangerous manipulations of power within their marriage.

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Aim: How does the play explore the various power dynamics between couples?

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  1. Aim: How does the play explore the various power dynamics between couples? Do Now: Do you think Martha and George were ever in love? What do you imagine their courtship to have been like?

  2. “I think it’s colored our whole life.” 62 • Boxing Match – Martha punches George • How was George supposed to react to this? • Emasculation • To what extent is George in control of his own masculinity? • To what extent in Martha’s emasculation of George a statement on her own issues with gender? Think: What is she saying about herself?

  3. “POW!!!” 62 • Exaggerated antics! • Barring the obvious idea that George would secretly like to kill Martha, how does this little scene with the gun become symbolic of George and Martha’s relationship?

  4. “Drink now! Drinks for all!” 64 • What is the role of alcohol in this play? What are the characters trying to do?

  5. Power Play • This first act is titled, Fun and Games. Martha and George are playing with their power over each other in this section. Who is in power? • During which scenes does Martha have the upper hand? • What about George?

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