ENGL 430 Lecture 16: Lecture 16 ENGL 430
17 Jan 2018
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Scene three: discussion about politics: mother courage and the cook talk about the 30 years war, pulled the teeth of the reformation. Historical lead backwards: the reformation: martin luther opposed to catholics. Luther is seen to have brought light in these very old customs of religion of the time: very reactionary use: 30 years war: war of attrition. Militancy was declining and germany could no longer dominate and france moved in a position of hegemony. Create an analogy with contemporary situations: mother courage is a small person business just like shen te is. This is linked to the visual of the play. This character is constantly on stage and we are filling in for her what she is thinking. Many times she tries to warn people mostly her mother about things. In the end she is killed because she us hitting her drum to warn people that enemies are coming.
