Mother Courage and Her Children

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Novel | Bertolt Brecht

What was the crime of Eilif, and why did he die?

What was the crime of Eilif, and why did he die? [NU: 2021] In “Mother Courage and Her Children” (1941), Eilif is the eldest son of Mother Courage. He is brave but also violent. At...
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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?” [NU: 2019] In “Mother Courage and Her Children” (1941), Bertolt Brecht (1898–1956) shows that religion...
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Why Does Mother Courage Refuse to Marry the Cook?

Why does Mother Courage refuse to marry the Cook? [NU: 2019] Bertolt Brecht’s (1898–1956) “Mother Courage and Her Children” (1941) shows how war destroys love, family, and dreams....
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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.” [NU: 2017] ★★★  Bertolt Brecht (1898–1956) shows in “Mother Courage...
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Describe the Situation That Leads Kattrin to Death in “Mother Courage and Her Children”

Describe the situation that leads Kattrin to her death in “Mother Courage and Her Children”. [NU: 2017, 20] ★★★ In “Mother Courage and Her Children” (1941), Kattrin is the mute dau...
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