Death and the King's Horseman

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:play
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Wole_Soyinka
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:theatre
gptkb:film
gptkbp:antagonist Pilkings
gptkbp:author gptkb:Wole_Soyinka
gptkbp:awards gptkb:award
gptkbp:character gptkb:Iyaloja
gptkb:Jane_Pilkings
gptkb:Simon_Pilkings
Olunde
gptkbp:critical_reception widely acclaimed
studied in academia
gptkbp:cultural_references colonial history
traditional rituals
Yoruba mythology
gptkbp:cultural_significance examines colonial impact
explores Yoruba traditions
gptkbp:genre gptkb:earthquake
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Death and the King's Horseman
gptkbp:impact inspired discussions on identity
encouraged cultural preservation
highlighted gender roles
gptkbp:influence gptkb:global_theatre
Nigerian theatre
gptkbp:influences African literature
postcolonial studies
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:historical_event
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:main_character Elesin
gptkbp:narrative_style non-linear
dialogue-driven
gptkbp:notable_quote " The man who has no title is a man without a name."
gptkbp:performance performed worldwide
modern theatrical techniques
traditional African performance
gptkbp:plot cultural misunderstanding
ritual suicide
clash of traditions
gptkbp:premiere_date gptkb:1975
gptkbp:scholarships extensively analyzed
discussed in literary criticism
included in literature courses
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Politician
gptkbp:symbolism gptkb:award
gptkb:Saint
gptkb:cemetery
gptkbp:themes gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:military_conflict
duty