Intro

Question 1

Thesis

Answer 1

Through dramatic interactions amongst individuals, we are able to perceive the importance of sociopolitical commentaries in its capacity to free from singular and myopic perceptions. Consequently, we are didactically prompted to reflect on our own experiences and achieve liberation and growth from prejudicial stigmas through newfound enlightened perspectives.

Question 2

Elaborate

Answer 2

Alana Valentine’s verbatim play, Shafana and Aunt Sarrinah: Soft Revolution (2010) presents a nuanced exploration of identity, faith and cultural conflict

Question 3

Sarrinah

Answer 3

Sarrinah, who revisits her past traumas and how this shaped her identity as a human, aunt, Muslim and Australian.

Question 4

Shafana

Answer 4

Meanwhile, Shafana’s decision to wear the hijab is a metaphorical representation of challenging societal prejudices and assumptions.

Question 5

Both

Answer 5

In turn, the dramatic dialogue between the two reflect the subtle yet profound intergenerational and intracultural dichotomies between them.