ABSTRACT
The prism-like nature of Ashes to Ashes, the mix of reality and fantasy, and the blurring of boundaries between collective and personal memories have been considered a weakness by some, though not all critics. While all recognise memory as a basic pillar in the play, no critic has explored relevant theories in order to look at the symbiotic relationships between memory and identity. Considering all critical views together, including theories of memory by Baddeley and others, this chapter highlights the dilemma of memory by examining it from psychological, social, and political perspectives.
