Statements (89)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:none
gptkb:1970 gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Margaret_Laurence
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Governor_General's_Award
gptkb:none |
| gptkbp:cast |
gptkb:Peter_Pearson
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| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Doris
gptkb:Nick the priest the teacher the doctor Mrs. Cameron Mr. Cameron |
| gptkbp:character_development |
Rachel's growth
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| gptkbp:conflict |
internal conflict
societal expectations personal desires internal conflict. family obligations social conflict. family conflict. |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:Native_American_tribe
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
positive
well-received |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
discussed in literary studies
influenced Canadian authors influenced feminist writers. part of Canadian literary canon. |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:The_Diviners
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:Author
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
A Jest of God
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:literary_work
feminist movements Canadian identity discussions |
| gptkbp:influenced |
contemporary feminist literature.
subsequent Canadian authors. |
| gptkbp:influences |
Canadian literature
feminist literature modernist literature women's literature |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Margaret Laurence's life
Laurence's own life experiences. |
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0-7710-1110-0
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:literary_devices |
flashbacks.
stream of consciousness. imagery. symbolism. |
| gptkbp:main_character |
Rachel Cameron
|
| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:Magic:_The_Gathering_set gptkb:cemetery isolation |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
gptkb:language
first-person stream of consciousness flashbacks female perspective. |
| gptkbp:page_count |
256
|
| gptkbp:plot |
Rachel's relationships
Rachel's search for meaning Rachel's struggles Rachel's struggles with her identity and relationships. |
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:The_Stone_Angel
|
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:1966
|
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Mc_Clelland_and_Stewart
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Manawaka,_Manitoba
rural environment small town life 1950s Canada |
| gptkbp:stations |
studied in literature courses.
included in anthologies. analyzed in feminist literary criticism. |
| gptkbp:style |
symbolic
lyrical prose introspective |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
the river
the church the house the garden the town of Manawaka |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:philosopher gptkb:family |
| gptkbp:writer |
gptkb:Margaret_Laurence
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Margaret_Laurence
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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