Boston Marriage

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:cultural_phenomenon
gptkb:play
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:stage_play
gptkbp:adapted_into gptkb:film
gptkbp:artistic_expression inspired various forms of art and literature
gptkbp:audience intimate setting
mixed demographics
reflection on personal choices
gptkbp:character_arc Anna's independence
Claire's societal constraints
gptkbp:character_development focus on dialogue
gptkbp:character_motivation desire for autonomy
gptkbp:character_relationships intense and emotional
complex and layered
dialogue-heavy scenes
societal expectations vs personal desires
gptkbp:characterized_by strong female characters
nuanced portrayals of women
gptkbp:community often involved close-knit communities of women
gptkbp:community_events often involved social gatherings and shared living arrangements
gptkbp:coordinates gptkb:Boston,_Massachusetts
New England region
gptkbp:costume_design period-appropriate
gptkbp:critical_analysis examines power dynamics
gptkbp:critical_reception generally positive
gptkbp:criticism faced criticism from both conservative and progressive groups
gptkbp:cultural_aspect often associated with the feminist movement
gptkbp:cultural_impact exploration of gender roles
gptkbp:cultural_representation depicted in films and television shows
gptkbp:cultural_shifts reflects cultural shifts in attitudes towards women and relationships
gptkbp:cultural_significance LGBTQ representation
holds cultural significance in discussions of gender and sexuality
gptkbp:decline declined in popularity with the rise of heterosexual marriage norms
gptkbp:defines a term used to describe a long-term, intimate relationship between two women in the 19th and early 20th centuries
gptkbp:director gptkb:Michael_Blakemore
gptkbp:duration approximately 90 minutes
gptkbp:emotional_bonds characterized by deep emotional connections
gptkbp:film_editing gptkb:Boston_Marriage_(film)
gptkbp:focus friendship and love
gptkbp:genre gptkb:comedy
gptkbp:historical_context emerged during a time of social change in America
turn of the century America
gptkbp:historical_documentation documented in letters and diaries of the time
gptkbp:historical_event related to historical events such as women's suffrage
gptkbp:historical_figures often included prominent women of the time
gptkbp:historical_legacy influential in LGBTQ theater.
gptkbp:historical_significance depicts societal norms
reflects changing attitudes towards gender and sexuality
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Boston Marriage
gptkbp:impact_on_lgbtq+_rights contributed to early discussions on LGBTQ+ rights
gptkbp:independence often involved women who were economically independent
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Victorian_literature
gptkb:Oscar_Wilde
American realism
social commentary
feminist literature
modernist literature
gptkbp:inspiration historical context of marriage
gptkbp:is_critiqued_by examines marriage norms
gptkbp:is_set_in minimalist
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:language_spoken witty and sharp
gptkbp:legacy has left a lasting legacy in LGBTQ+ history
gptkbp:legal_status not legally recognized as marriage
gptkbp:main_character Anna and Claire
gptkbp:modern_relevance influences contemporary discussions on same-sex relationships
gptkbp:narrative often explored in personal narratives and memoirs
part of historical narratives about women's lives
gptkbp:notable_awards gptkb:none
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Virginia_Woolf
gptkb:Edith_Wharton
gptkb:Sarah_Orne_Jewett
gptkbp:notable_performances strong lead performances
gptkbp:notable_production 2000 Off-Broadway production
gptkbp:notable_quote " I have a great deal of affection for you."
gptkbp:notable_themes love and independence
gptkbp:number_of_acts two
gptkbp:origin the term originated in the late 19th century
gptkbp:original_language English
gptkbp:performance_style naturalistic
gptkbp:performance_venue gptkb:The_Atlantic_Theater_Company
gptkbp:plot_summary two women navigate their relationship
gptkbp:political_position connected to various social movements of the era
gptkbp:premiere_location gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:premiered_on gptkb:1999
gptkbp:public_perception public perception evolved over time
varied across different social classes
gptkbp:public_reaction thought-provoking
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:Samuel_French
gptkbp:related_concept lesbian relationships
women's independence
romantic friendship
gptkbp:relationship often involved complex relationship dynamics
gptkbp:revival multiple Off-Broadway revivals
gptkbp:scholarly_analysis a topic of scholarly discourse in gender studies
subject of scholarly research and analysis
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Boston
early 20th century
gptkbp:social_acceptance was often stigmatized in mainstream society
gptkbp:social_commentary served as a form of social commentary on women's roles
gptkbp:style dialogue-driven
gptkbp:symbolism marriage as a social construct
gptkbp:thematic_element identity and self-discovery
lesbian relationships
gptkbp:themes lesbian relationships
gptkbp:women's_team influenced early feminist thought and activism
gptkbp:writings featured in various literary works
featured in feminist literature and critiques
gptkbp:written_by gptkb:David_Mamet
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:David_Mamet
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3