Let nothing be called natural In an age of bloody confusion, Ordered disorder, planned caprice, And dehumanized humanity, lest all things Be held unalterable!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Brecht warns against calling anything natural in chaotic times to prevent acceptance of dehumanization.
- In plain terms
- Do not accept bad things as natural.
- What can you take from it?
- Question what seems unchangeable.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What should we not call natural?
- Can we change the unchangeable?
Another view
Sometimes natural laws do apply even in chaos.
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