The Caucasian Chalk Circle
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Summary
The Caucasian Chalk Circle is a play by Bertolt Brecht that tells the story of how, amidst the chaos of civil war in Georgia, a servant named Grusha rescues and adopts an abandoned infant, the governor's son. When the war ends, the child's biological mother, the governor's wife, returns and demands her son back. Judge Azdak, known for his eccentricity and fairness, resolves the case using the chalk circle test to determine which woman is the true mother. The play explores themes of justice, motherhood, and social inequality, highlighting Brecht's humanistic ideals.
Date of publication: 3 October 2024
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Genre: Drama