Volume : 5, Issue : 7, JUL 2019

EDWARD ALBEE: A SOCIAL PROTESTOR

DR. ALI HASAN

Abstract

Edward Albee laments about the condition of contemporary American Society. The sentiments of friendship, loyalty and love have been sacrificed for commercial values. The traditional institutions of society like family, marriage etc. have lost their genuine sanctitiy. He raises his voice to bring change in society.

Keywords

SOCIAL PROBLEM, DIDACTIC, ILLUSION, ALIENATION, COMPLACENCY, BOURGEOIS, THERAPY.

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