"Mother Courage and Her Children" is a play written by Bertolt Brecht in 1939. It tells the story of a canteen-wagon-driving woman named Mother Courage who tries to profit from the Thirty Years' War. Throughout the play, she faces the harsh realities of war while attempting to protect her three children, who each have different fates due to the conflict. The play explores themes of war, capitalism, and the struggle for survival. Mother Courage's relentless pursuit of profit ultimately leads to tragedy, highlighting the moral dilemmas faced by individuals in wartime. Brecht's use of epic theatre encourages the audience to think critically about the consequences of war and the human condition.