Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? | Act 2 Summary
Act II: "Walpurgisnacht"
[The subtitle of this act "Walpurgisnacht," means '' Walpurgis night'' and is commonly known as the "eve of May.'' It is a holiday of German origin held after midnight on April 30 (May I). During this event, witches gather in the Hart-Mountains to meet with the Devil and plot evil.]
Nick and George are alone. In light of Martha's attacks and his situation in general, George tries to gain sympathy from Nick but is rebuffed: "I just don't see why you feel you have to subject other people to it." The mood is...
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