"You are cordially invited to George and Martha's for an evening of fun and games"
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? - Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
Who's afraid of Virginia Woolf? ... I am, George. I am.
— Martha
Context:
The very last lines of the film, spoken softly after the 'son' has been declared dead.
Meaning:
The final admission of vulnerability. It signifies that without the 'big bad wolf' (illusion), she is terrified of the reality (Virginia Woolf/madness/truth) she must now face.
What a dump!
— Martha
Context:
Spoken immediately upon entering the messy house, quoting a Bette Davis film.
Meaning:
Establishes Martha's theatrical discontent and her reliance on pop culture to express her dissatisfaction with her domestic life.
I swear to God George, if you even existed I'd divorce you.
— Martha
Context:
During one of their early arguments in front of the guests.
Meaning:
Highlights the existential nature of their conflict; George is so passive and beaten down he barely registers as a 'real' man to her.
Truth or illusion, George; you don't know the difference.
— Martha
Context:
Spoken during the escalation of their games, accusing George of losing his grip.
Meaning:
Encapsulates the central theme of the film: the blurring lines between their fabricated reality and the actual world.
A drowning man takes down those nearest.
— Martha
Context:
Reflecting on George's behavior and the inevitable collateral damage of their fighting.
Meaning:
A warning about the destructive nature of their relationship and how it will consume Nick and Honey.