His well known play The Caucasian Chalk Circle depicts this, a parable inspired by the Chinese play "Chalk Circle" written at the close of World War Two. ... Brecht wanted to change the audiences" ideals and views on society by forcing them to intellectually recognize the messages conveyed within The Caucasian Chalk Circle, using the Verfremdungseffekt. ... The structure of The Caucasian Chalk Circle further alienates the audience, keeping them alert to the order in which events happen, subtlety forcing them to judge whether this was correct of incorrect, forming their own opinions. ... The Ca...

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The Caucasian Chalk Circle by Bertolt Brecht The Caucasian Chalk Circle by Brecht uses epic theatre to bring forth an idea or meaning for the audience to consider while entertaining the audience. ... The Chalk Circle, a Chinese play involved a legal action where the false claimant was granted custody due a bribe to claim her dead husbands estate. ... Azdak finally decides in Grusha's favour on the spur of the moment, the chalk circle is a real test, and it is through this test that Azdak decides the child's fate. ...

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Brecht, a German citizen first came to rebel against "traditional" theatre in the 1920's and began writing plays utilizing his techniques while residing in both America and Nazi Germany, hence a strong communist background seen in "The Caucasian Chalk Circle". ... In all plays and especially "The Caucasian Chalk Circle", there are many links with communism and World War II, which again is part of the didactic nature Brecht wanted in his plays. ... Themes in "The Caucasian Chalk Circle" are presented by using events in history or as Brecht named it, historification. ... "The Caucas...

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The Life and Works of Bertolt Brecht Bertolt Brecht was one of the chief innovators of modern theatrical techniques. He was both a poet and a playwright all in one. His epic theatrical creations developed drama as a forum for social and idealistic causes. Brecht's imagination, artistic geni...

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The Good Woman of Setzuan Press Coverage -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Needy and greedy prevail in Brecht's mythical town By Geoffrey Himes Because it requires such a large cast and because it criticizes the very possibility of a happy...

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The things that will destroy us are: politics without principle; pleasure without conscience; wealth without work; knowledge without character; business without morality; science without humanity; and worship without ...

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