Serjeant Musgrave's Dance | Topics for Further Study
Compare and contrast the character of Serjeant Musgrave with Mother Courage from Bertolt Brecht’s play Mother Courage and her Children. How does armed conflict impact the lives of these characters?
Research psychological and sociological writings on army life and desertion. How do the military characters in the play embody these theories? Why do Hurst, Attercliffe, and Sparky follow Musgrave’s orders as long as they do?
What was the state of the British economy at the time of the play, particularly in the north of England? Focus on the impact of labor strikes. Does this give...
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