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Religion in whos afraid of virginia woolf

In Edward Albee's controversial play, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, religion plays a major, yet often overlooked theme. There are constant references to God and Jesus throughout the play; in the third act, "The Exorcism," George recites the Requiem for the Dead, the Catholic funeral mass. Throughout the play, these religious references and the character of Honey come to symbolize the failure of religion. Albee added these references to point out the fact that although religion is and has been ubiquitous, it still gives no answers.

Most of the references to God and Jesus are swear words; "God damn," and "Jesus Christ!" and the like. Even though these interjections are not the typical 'reference ' to God or Jesus, they bring a sense of knowi


George recites the Requiem when his and Martha's son 'dies.' The requiem was designed to comfort those people whose loved ones had passed on, so that they could let go. However, while George is reciting the requiem, Martha is in hysterics! She can not let go of her 'son' and she is not comforted until George stops reading the mass.

ng into the play's setting. The characters know about God and believe in Him. Martha claims to be an atheist, but that is doubtful because she especially uses 'God damn' to get her point across, and she gets very upset while George is reciting the Requiem. She knows that God is there, but won't admit it.

Albee made and still makes a point in this play. 'Although religion is supposed to be the answer, it gives none.

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