Topic Notes

• Describe the Situation That Leads Kattrin to DeathDescribe the situation that leads Kattrin to death.  In Bertolt Brecht’s (1898-1956) “Mother Courage and Her Children” (1939), Kattrin’s death is a tragic and powerful moment that highlights her courage and selflessness. The situation that [...]
• The Relationship Between Maternity and War as Illustrated in “Mother Courage and Her Children.”Discuss briefly the relationship between maternity and war as illustrated in “Mother Courage and Her Children.”  In “Mother Courage and Her Children” (1939), the relationship between maternity and war is complex and tragic. Mother Courage’s [...]
• Why Does Mother Courage Refuse to Marry the Cook?Why does Mother Courage refuse to marry the Cook?  Bertolt Brecht’s (1898-1956) drama “Mother Courage and Her Children,” written during the rise of World War II in 1939, revolves around the character of Mother Courage. [...]
• What Role Does Religion Play in the Drama “Mother Courage and Her Children?”What role does religion play in the drama “Mother Courage and Her Children?”  In Bertolt Brecht’s (1898-1956) “Mother Courage and Her Children” (1939), religion is portrayed as a tool for manipulation and hypocrisy rather than [...]
• What Was the Crime of Eilif? What was the crime of Eilif?  Eilif’s crime in “Mother Courage and Her Children” (1939) is linked to his violent behavior, which was celebrated during wartime but condemned during peacetime. Eilif’s Heroic Violence During War: [...]