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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:novel
gptkb:film
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gptkbp:adaptation
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gptkb:film
gptkb:stage_play
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gptkbp:author
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gptkb:John_Irving
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:American_Book_Award
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gptkbp:based_on
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gptkb:novel
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gptkbp:based_on_work
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A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving
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gptkbp:box_office
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$1.5 million
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gptkbp:budget
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gptkb:unknown
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gptkbp:character
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gptkb:Dan_Needham
gptkb:Johnny_Wheelwright
gptkb:Owen_Meany
gptkb:Mrs._Wheelwright
gptkb:Rev._Lewis_Merrill
Hester Eastman
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gptkbp:character_voice
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gptkb:John_Wheelwright
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gptkbp:cinematography_by
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gptkb:John_de_Borman
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gptkbp:conflict
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personal vs. societal expectations
faith vs. doubt
individual vs. fate
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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positive
mixed reviews
widely acclaimed
discussed in literary circles
praised for character development
considered a modern classic
praised for narrative style
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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influence on literature
influenced literature
influence on popular culture
adapted into various media
inspired discussions on faith
influence on film adaptations
influence on religious discourse
discussions on faith and belief
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gptkbp:director
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gptkb:Simon_Birch
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gptkbp:distributor
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gptkb:Lionsgate
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gptkbp:edited_by
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gptkb:Richard_Halsey
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gptkbp:film_editing
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gptkb:Simon_Birch
A Prayer for Owen Meany (novel)
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gptkbp:filming_location
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gptkb:New_England
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:Fiction
gptkb:drama
gptkb:fantasy
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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A Prayer for Owen Meany
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:John_Irving
American literature
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gptkbp:influences
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gptkb:American_history
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:religion
gptkb:Catholicism
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gptkbp:inspiration
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gptkb:historical_events
Irving's childhood in New Hampshire
Irving's interest in the Vietnam War
Irving's own life
Irving's relationship with his mother
Irving's views on faith
John Irving's own experiences
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gptkbp:isbn
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978-0-345-39180-3
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:literary_significance
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gptkb:character_development
narrative innovation
explores complex themes
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gptkbp:main_character
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gptkb:Owen_Meany
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gptkbp:motif
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gptkb:miracles
gptkb:identity
gptkb:sacrifice
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gptkbp:music_by
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gptkb:John_Williams
gptkb:Rachel_Portman
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gptkbp:narrative_style
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first-person
non-linear
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gptkbp:notable_quote
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“ You have to believe in something.”
“ You can’t be a hero if you don’t have a cause.”
“ I am a believer.”
“ I am not a man, I am a boy.”
“ I am the instrument of God.”
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gptkbp:page_count
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gptkb:368
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gptkbp:plot
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John's struggle with faith
Owen's belief in his divine purpose
Owen's unique physical characteristics
the impact of Owen's death
the relationship between Owen and John
the significance of the baseball incident
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gptkbp:produced_by
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gptkb:Lionsgate
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gptkbp:production_company
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gptkb:Hollywood_Pictures
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gptkbp:published
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gptkb:1989
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gptkbp:published_in
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gptkb:The_New_York_Times
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gptkbp:publisher
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gptkb:William_Morrow
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gptkbp:reader_demographic
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cult following
widely studied in schools
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gptkbp:release_date
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gptkb:2023
December 25, 1998
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gptkbp:release_format
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theatrical
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gptkbp:release_year
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gptkb:1998
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gptkbp:runtime
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gptkb:unknown
100 minutes
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gptkbp:screenplay_by
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gptkb:John_Irving
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gptkbp:setting
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gptkb:New_England
1960s
1970s
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gptkbp:starring
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gptkb:Joey_King
gptkb:Stephen_Lang
gptkb:Zachary_Levi
gptkb:Joe_Mazzello
gptkb:Ashley_Judd
gptkb:Ian_Michael_Smith
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gptkbp:style
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magical realism
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gptkbp:symbolism
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gptkb:the_stone
the baseball
the Christmas pageant
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gptkbp:theme
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gptkb:destiny
gptkb:friendship
gptkb:identity
gptkb:sacrifice
faith
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gptkbp:themes
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gptkb:fate
gptkb:friendship
faith
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gptkbp:viewpoint
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first-person
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:John_Irving
gptkb:The_Cider_House_Rules
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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