Albee, Edward: 1928 - 2016

The Goat or Who is Sylvia?, 2002 - Summary

  • The play centers around Martin, a successful architect who reveals to his wife Stevie and friend Ross that he has fallen in love with a goat named Sylvia. This shocking revelation shatters Martin's seemingly perfect family life as Stevie and their son Billy struggle to comprehend his bestiality.
    Stevie confronts Martin, leading to a heated argument where their son Billy witnesses the family's breakdown. Martin insists that Sylvia reciprocates his love and that he has found solace with her. Despite Stevie's outrage and the destruction of their home, Martin remains unapologetic about his unconventional relationship.
    Ultimately Sylvia kills the goat.

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  • Plot Summary (The Edward Albee Society)