Which term describes Brecht's concept where the actor's attitude toward what is going on around them matters most?

• A. Verbal and nonverbal effects
• B. Soliloquy
• C. Chorus
• D. Gestic language

Answer: (D)

Gestic language captures Brecht’s idea that the actor’s attitude toward what’s happening matters most. In Brecht’s epic theatre, the goal isn’t to melt into a character’s inner life but to stage the social meaning of a situation. The actor’s gestures, posture, facial expressions, and timing—deliberate, recognizable cues—reveal how the character stands in relation to others and to the events unfolding. This outward attitude helps the audience see the social forces at work and prompts critical reflection rather than emotional absorption. The other terms don’t convey this specific link between outward gesture and social attitude: a general phrase like verbal and nonverbal effects is too broad; a soliloquy isolates private thoughts; a chorus represents collective commentary. So, the best fit is gestic language.