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Bertolt Brecht 1898-1956. Mother Courage and Her Children. Aristotelian Theatre . Unity of Time Unity of Place Unity of Action Emotional Catharsis Naturalism/Realism Theatrical Illusion. Epic Theatre. Episodic Plot Structure Setting the Stage Historification Acting Style Song.
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Bertolt Brecht 1898-1956 Mother Courage and Her Children
Aristotelian Theatre • Unity of Time • Unity of Place • Unity of Action • Emotional Catharsis • Naturalism/Realism • Theatrical Illusion
Epic Theatre • Episodic Plot Structure • Setting the Stage • Historification • Acting Style • Song
Alienation EffectVerfremdungseffect- translates as to make strange
To think, to write or produce a play also means to transform society, to transform the state, to subject ideologies to close scrutiny.-Bertolt Brecht-
About Mother Courage and Her Children Brecht said, that he wanted to show that “war, which is a continuation of business by other means, makes the human virtues fatal to their possessors.”