Mother Courage

"Mother Courage and Her Children" is a powerful play by Bertolt Brecht, written in 1939. It follows the story of a canteen-wagon-driving woman named Mother Courage during the Thirty Years' War. She tries to profit from the war by selling supplies to soldiers but faces tragic losses, including her children, as the conflict continues. The play explores themes of war, capitalism, and human suffering, highlighting the moral dilemmas of survival and the futility of trying to profit from war. Brecht’s use of "epic theatre" challenges audiences to think critically about society and their roles within it.