Statements (146)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:opera
gptkb:theater gptkb:film gptkb:Billy_Budd_(film) Billy Budd (opera) |
| gptkbp:adaptation_year |
gptkb:1960
gptkb:1993 gptkb:2010 1951 |
| gptkbp:adaptations |
gptkb:opera
gptkb:theater gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Herman_Melville
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| gptkbp:character_development |
Claggart's malice
Billy's trial Captain Vere's decision Claggart's jealousy Captain Vere's dilemma Billy Budd's character is central to the plot. Captain Vere's internal conflict is significant. Claggart's motivations are complex. Billy Budd's innocence |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
Billy and Claggart
Billy and Vere Vere and Claggart |
| gptkbp:character_traits |
gptkb:tragic_figure
brave handsome strong innocent naive charismatic |
| gptkbp:conflict |
gptkb:betrayal
authority moral dilemmas moral dilemma personal conflict social conflict moral conflict |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
mixed
mixed reviews considered a classic. widely studied in literature courses. |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired discussions on morality
inspired adaptations studied in literature courses discussed in literary criticism discussions on morality influence on naval policy influenced modern storytelling. influenced naval literature adapted into various art forms. analyzed in moral philosophy. discussed in philosophical contexts. examined in legal studies. explored themes of law and justice |
| gptkbp:first_edition |
1891
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:Fiction
gptkb:novel |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
literary movements
19th century America naval history addresses issues of authority. examines the nature of justice. influenced by Melville's own experiences. reflects naval life in the 18th century. set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars. |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Billy Budd, Sailor
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| gptkbp:influence |
American literature
naval fiction naval literature |
| gptkbp:influence_on |
gptkb:theater
modern literature |
| gptkbp:influenced |
American literature
modern literature naval fiction |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Shakespeare
gptkb:The_Bible Hawthorne Dickens Melville's earlier works |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:historical_events
inspired various adaptations. Melville's experiences at sea Herman Melville's experiences at sea |
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0-14-243724-7
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:literary_devices |
gptkb:allegory
irony foreshadowing uses stream of consciousness. contains philosophical dialogue. employs metaphor. features vivid imagery. uses symbolism extensively. |
| gptkbp:literary_movement |
gptkb:American_Renaissance
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| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Billy_Budd
gptkb:Captain_Vere gptkb:Claggart |
| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:fate
freedom the sea |
| gptkbp:narrative |
omniscient narrator
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| gptkbp:narrative_style |
gptkb:allegory
third-person symbolism foreshadowing uses foreshadowing. uses irony. uses allegory. |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
' The law is the law.'
' I am a man of the sea.' ' Struck dead by an angel of God!' ' Beauty is a form of genius.' ' In the midst of life, we are in death.' ' The law is not always just.' |
| gptkbp:original_language |
English
|
| gptkbp:page_count |
120
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| gptkbp:plot |
Billy Budd is executed.
Billy Budd is falsely accused of mutiny. Captain Vere must make a difficult decision. Claggart's jealousy leads to conflict. Themes of justice and mercy are explored. |
| gptkbp:posthumous_recognition |
gptkb:true
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| gptkbp:published |
1924
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| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:Random_House
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| gptkbp:published_in |
gptkb:The_New_York_Times
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| gptkbp:role |
gptkb:protagonist
gptkb:antagonist gptkb:tragic_figure |
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:British_Royal_Navy
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
the sea
the law the press the ship the gallows represents innocence. represents the conflict of law and morality. the ship symbolizes society. |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:justice
good vs evil innocence |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Herman_Melville
gptkb:Melville |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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