In the play "The American Dream", Albee exemplifies the
theatre of absurd by indicating the way Americans act in reality.The
writers shows that it was the lack of
communication in American Society that made Albee create such a controversial, yet original play. But even if Albee believes that the main idea of the play was the breakdown of the communication, the play still creates controversy because people are able to read in between lines where the social criticism is hidden.