Art with a purpose? Or food for thought?: Brecht’s Epic Theatre and social change

Bertolt Brecht used his complex non-traditional playwriting to influence change. An examination of Brecht’s influences and theories. Brecht’s work challenges the audiences and that is why he is important and influential. He intended for his works to make audiences think about what they were watching but they also ended up making them feel, which inspired many to be influenced by him.