Find the perfect quote to float your boat. Shmoop breaks down key quotations from Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?.
Versions of Reality Quotes
Honey: I didn't know until just a minute ago that you had a son. George (Wheeling as if struck from behind) WHAT? (1.388-1.389)
Visions of America Quotes
Honey: Oh, isn't this lovely. Nick: Yes indeed…very handsome. (1.176-1.177)
Marriage Quotes
Martha: Well…you're going bald. George: So are you. (Pause…they both laugh) Hello, honey. Martha: Hello. C'mon over here and give your mommy a big sloppy kiss.(1.28-1.131)
Philosophical Viewpoints: The Absurd Quotes
Martha: Who's afraid of Virginia Woolf… Honey: Oh, wasn't that funny? That was so funny (1.209-1.210)
Power Quotes
Martha (still softly): I said, make me a drink. George (Moving to the portable bar) Well, I don't suppose a nightcap'd kill either on of us…(1.54-1.55)
Dissatisfaction Quotes
Martha: Bette Davis comes home from a hard day at the grocery store […] into […] modest cottage Joseph Cotton has set her up in […] and she says, "What a dump!" […] She's di...
Sex Quotes
George: Well, dear if I kissed you I'd get all excited […] and I'd take you, by force, right here on the living room rug. (1.135)
Drugs and Alcohol Quotes
Martha: Make me another drink…lover. George: My God, you can swill it down, can't you? (1.17)