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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:play
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Wole_Soyinka
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gptkbp:adaptation
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gptkb:theatre
gptkb:film
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gptkbp:author
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gptkb:Wole_Soyinka
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:Nigerian_National_Order_of_Merit
gptkb:African_Literature_Association_Award
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gptkbp:character_development
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complex characters
archetypal figures
symbolic roles
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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acclaimed
controversial
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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post-colonial literature
celebrates African heritage
examines colonial impact
reflects Nigerian society
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gptkbp:explores
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gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:organization
gender roles
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gptkbp:first_performance
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gptkb:1960
Nigeria's independence celebrations
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:High_School
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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A Dance of the Forests
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gptkbp:influenced
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African theatre movements
subsequent Nigerian playwrights
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:African_independence_movements
colonial history
African traditions
Nigerian history
European theatre
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gptkbp:influences
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African literature
postcolonial literature
Nigerian literature
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gptkbp:inspiration
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African rituals
Nigerian folklore
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gptkbp:inspired_by
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African folklore
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:notable_character
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gptkb:The_Elder
gptkb:The_Forest_Spirits
gptkb:The_Man
gptkb:The_Woman
gptkb:The_Bride
gptkb:The_Messenger
The Groom
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gptkbp:notable_quote
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" Identity is a dance between the past and the present."
" Dance is the language of the soul."
" In the forest, we find ourselves."
" The forest is a place of mystery."
" Tradition must evolve to survive."
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gptkbp:performance
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modernist elements
modernist theatre
traditional African theatre
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gptkbp:performed_by
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gptkb:Educational_Institution
theatre festivals
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gptkbp:premiere_date
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gptkb:1960
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gptkbp:premise
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social commentary
exploration of cultural identity
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gptkbp:published_by
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gptkb:University
gptkb:1963
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gptkbp:setting
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gptkb:Politician
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gptkbp:symbolism
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gptkb:ballet
gptkb:award
gptkb:Community_Center
gptkb:tree
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gptkbp:themes
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gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:award
social change
self-discovery
modernity
conflict between tradition and modernity
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gptkbp:translated_into
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gptkb:French
gptkb:Spanish
gptkb:Native_American_tribe
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