The way that Ayad Akhtar's play reveals the politics of identity in America is D) Through symbolism and imagery
Ayad Akhtar's play "Disgraced" delves into the complex and often fraught dynamics of identity politics in America, employing symbolism and imagery to expose the underlying tensions and contradictions that shape individual and collective experiences.
One of the most potent symbols employed in the play is the Quran, the holy book of Islam. Amir, the Pakistani-American protagonist, grapples with his religious identity amidst the backdrop of Islamophobia and cultural clashes.
The Quran, initially a source of comfort and guidance, becomes a contested object, scrutinized and misconstrued by others.