Mother Courage and Her Children by Bertolt Brecht, David Hare

Mother Courage and Her Children

Bertolt Brecht, David Hare

112 pages • first pub 1941 (editions)

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Widely considered one of the great dramatic creations of the modern stage, "Mother Courage and Her Children" is Bertolt Brecht's most passionate and profound statement against war. Set in the seventeenth century, the play follows Anna Fierling -- ...

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Moods

dark 62%
reflective 49%
sad 45%
challenging 42%
emotional 29%
funny 24%
tense 23%
adventurous 13%
informative 11%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 33%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 49% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.33

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