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Q. What do Yvette's red boots symbolize?
Prostitution
Marxism
The incompatibility of love and war
Hope for the future
Q. Name an aspect of Swiss Cheese's execution that also occurs during the crucifixion of Jesus.
It grows dark.
There's a lot of drumming.
The chaplain sings a song.
Mother Courage pretends not to know him.
Q. What is the main thing about Mother Courage's wagon that makes it a symbol?
It's covered.
It's old.
Kattrin likes it in there.
It has to be hauled around all the time.
Q. What is an important part of the landscape in Mother Courage?
Trees
Hills
Sounds
Little plastic flamingos
Q. Why is Kattrin's drum solo such a big deal?
It finally gives her a voice.
She's an amazing drummer.
Brecht was also in a band.
She dies.