Use of Language in the Context of The Caucasian Chalk Circle
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Use of Language in the Context of The Caucasian Chalk Circle By Bertolt Brecht There are many different language types that are used in The Caucasian Chalk Circle. They include metaphoric language, monologues and using a narrator to set the scene. The first use of language is that of the narrative language. This is used through out the performance by a character called the singer. Even though he is given a character name he does not exist throughout the play other than narrating. The first example is on page 9 at the start of scene 2. The narrator first says "once upon a time" which shows this is a story being told in a past tense. The narrator sets the scene for the Governor and his wife "His name was Georgi Abashvilli". The scene is then set telling us about the revolution, which is taking place at this time. He...


