Statements (166)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:book
gptkb:novel gptkb:play |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:theater
gptkb:audiobook gptkb:television gptkb:film gptkb:stage_play film adaptation in development stage play adaptation |
| gptkbp:adaptation_year |
gptkb:2003
|
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:J._D._Salinger
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| gptkbp:based_on |
gptkb:short_stories
|
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Buddy_Glass
gptkb:Bessie_Glass gptkb:Cowboy gptkb:Lee Walt Glass The unnamed narrator Franny's boyfriend |
| gptkbp:character_development |
Franny experiences a spiritual crisis
Franny's spiritual crisis Zooey's struggle with family expectations Franny's crisis Zooey's perspective Franny's journey towards self-acceptance Zooey acts as a mentor to Franny Zooey's growth throughout the story |
| gptkbp:character_motivation |
Franny's quest for enlightenment
Zooey's desire to help Franny |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
Franny and Zooey's sibling bond
Franny's relationship with her boyfriend Zooey's relationship with his mother Franny and Zooey are siblings Franny's internal struggle Zooey's external conflict with societal expectations |
| gptkbp:character_traits |
Franny is introspective
Zooey is pragmatic |
| gptkbp:critical_analysis |
discussed in feminist literature
analyzed for character complexity examined for its philosophical depth examines the pressures of modern life explores the theme of alienation discusses the search for authenticity in relationships |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
generally positive
well-received |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced later literature
inspired discussions on mental health inspired art and music considered a classic of American literature referenced in popular culture inspired literary analysis discussed in academic circles influenced writers studied in literature courses influenced filmmakers adapted into stage plays adapted into various media influenced philosophers explores themes of alienation influenced musicians influenced artists influenced many writers featured in literary criticism influenced educators influenced psychologists influenced pop culture references examines family dynamics influenced critics inspired discussions on spirituality influenced theologians influenced scholars analyzed in feminist literature influenced students examined in psychological studies reflects post-war American society discussed in philosophy courses influenced the Beat Generation influenced academic studies on literature addresses the search for meaning often included in high school curricula |
| gptkbp:first_performance |
gptkb:1955
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Raise_High_the_Roof_Beam,_Carpenters
Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters and Seymour: An Introduction |
| gptkbp:follows |
gptkb:Franny_Glass
gptkb:Zooey_Glass |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:Fiction
gptkb:novel gptkb:drama |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Franny and Zooey
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| gptkbp:influenced |
modern literature
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Buddhism
gptkb:Leo_Tolstoy gptkb:The_Catcher_in_the_Rye gptkb:existentialism gptkb:Henry_James gptkb:Søren_Kierkegaard gptkb:the_Beat_Generation Eastern philosophy post-war American culture American existential thought |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:existentialism
gptkb:popular_culture postmodern literature modern literature |
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0316769491
|
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:literary_devices |
gptkb:dialogue
metafiction flashback |
| gptkbp:literary_significance |
considered a classic of American literature
explores themes of alienation examines the search for meaning reflects post-war American society part of the Glass family saga |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Franny_Glass
gptkb:Zooey_Glass |
| gptkbp:motif |
family loyalty
intellectualism spiritual searching |
| gptkbp:narrative |
subjective viewpoint
limited omniscient two interconnected stories |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
first-person
stream of consciousness third-person dialogue-driven philosophical undertones |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
“ I’m just going to be a little bit of a mess.”
“ You’re never going to be happy if you’re not.” “ The only thing that counts is the way you feel about it.” “ I’m just going to be a little more careful about what I say.” |
| gptkbp:page_count |
201
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Glass_family_series
gptkb:The_Glass_Family_series |
| gptkbp:plot |
Franny's breakdown and Zooey's attempts to help her
|
| gptkbp:protagonist |
gptkb:Franny_Glass
gptkb:Zooey_Glass |
| gptkbp:published |
gptkb:1961
|
| gptkbp:published_in |
gptkb:1961
|
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Little,_Brown_and_Company
|
| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:New_York_City
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:New_York_City
1950s America mid-20th century America |
| gptkbp:setting_time |
1950s
|
| gptkbp:style |
stream of consciousness
|
| gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:the_Glass_family
the role of art the search for meaning the glass family the spiritual journey the quest for authenticity the significance of the ' Fat Lady' |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:spirituality
family dynamics search for meaning |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:existentialism
gptkb:identity gptkb:family gptkb:spirituality family dynamics search for identity |
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:J._D._Salinger
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:J._D._Salinger
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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