Euripides' play ' Electra'
GPTKB entity
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:earthquake
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:ballet_by_John_Neumeier
film by Michael Cacoyannis opera by Hugo Weisgall |
| gptkbp:based_on |
myth of Orestes
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| gptkbp:character_relationships |
Electra and Clytemnestra are mother and daughter
Electra and Orestes are siblings Orestes and Clytemnestra are son and mother |
| gptkbp:conflict |
Clytemnestra's guilt
Electra's desire for revenge Orestes' moral dilemma |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
received mixed reviews in antiquity
regarded as one of Euripides' major works |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired feminist readings
influenced modern adaptations contributed to discussions on justice and morality |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
explores themes of fate and free will
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| gptkbp:first_performance |
circa 410 BC
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:mythological_figure
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
reflects Athenian society
written during the Peloponnesian War |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Euripides' play ' Electra'
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| gptkbp:influence |
Western literature
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| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:City
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| gptkbp:legacy |
continues to be studied for its themes and characters
remains a staple in classical literature courses |
| gptkbp:literary_devices |
dramatic irony
symbolism foreshadowing |
| gptkbp:lyricist |
provides commentary on the action
represents the voice of society |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Clytemnestra
gptkb:Electra gptkb:Orestes |
| gptkbp:notable_performance |
performed at the Festival of Dionysus
performed at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus performed in ancient Greek theaters performed in modern theaters worldwide |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" I will not be silent"
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| gptkbp:performance |
gptkb:classical
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| gptkbp:scholarly_analysis |
examined for its psychological depth
studied for its narrative structure analyzed for its themes of gender and power |
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Argos
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
the chorus as a moral voice
the axe as a symbol of revenge the moon as a symbol of fate |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:justice
gptkb:revenge gptkb:family |
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Euripides
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Clytemnestra
gptkb:Electra |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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