English Literature GCSE
Brechtian Techniques
What Brechtian Techniques means in English Literature GCSE, as defined for Eduqas, OCR.
Definitions of Brechtian Techniques
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Theatrical devices designed to remind the audience they are watching a play, encouraging them to think critically rather than just feel emotionally.
Theatrical devices designed to remind the audience they are watching a play, encouraging critical thought rather than pure emotion.
Topics that use Brechtian Techniques
- Blood Brothers (Eduqas GCSE)
- Blood Brothers (OCR GCSE)
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