The figure of Niobe in Greek mythology and Anna Fierling in Bertolt Brecht's mother courage and her children : a comparative study

Abstract EN

The aim of this research is to compare between the figure of Niobe, one of the most popular figures in Greek Mythology, and Anna Fierling, the main figure in Bertolt Brecht's Mother Courage and Her Children.

The research has arrived at the fact that, despite the great difference between the two figures, yet, they are similar in many aspects.

They both have committed a fatal mistake that they were punished for by losing all their children and becoming childless.

Therefore, they have both become symbols of the 'suffering mother'.

But, Anna has had the ability to go on with her business in spite of her grief, whereas, Niobe has surrendered to her sorrows