The character of Mother Courage is frequently likened to Niobe, a figure from Greek mythology. Investigate Niobe and draw comparisons and contrasts between her and Mother Courage.

Explore the psychological impact of war on the average person. Can Mother Courage's actions be explained through psychological theories?

Examine the histories of the Thirty Years’ War and World War II. How do the events of World War II mirror those depicted in Mother Courage and Her Children?

Playwright Brecht was a communist. How are the principles of communism reflected in the themes and events of Mother Courage?