How does Brecht's use of epic theater techniques influence the emotional impact of Mother Courage?
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How does Brecht's use of epic theater techniques influence the emotional impact of Mother Courage?
Did anyone else find Mother Courage's relentless pursuit of survival both inspiring and heartbreaking?
What inspired the decision to set the play during the Thirty Years' War, and how does that context deepen the story?