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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
novel
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
1930
theatre radio play |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
the return to safety.
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| gptkbp:artMovement |
fast-paced narrative.
bravery and friendship. influenced later thrillers. |
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
Dickson_and_Lady_Mary_develop_a_romantic_bond.
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:John_Buchan
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| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Lady_Mary
gptkb:Dickson_McCunn The villains |
| gptkbp:characterAppearance |
internal_struggle_of_Dickson.
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| gptkbp:characterArc |
Lady_Mary_becomes_a_key_ally.
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| gptkbp:characterDevelopment |
Dickson_McCunn_grows_from_a_timid_man_to_a_hero.
Dickson_evolves_throughout_the_story. |
| gptkbp:characterTraits |
courage and loyalty.
teamwork among characters. Dickson's_bravery. Dickson_and_Lady_Mary_work_together. Dickson_as_the_unlikely_hero. Dickson_finds_his_courage. Dickson_is_a_retired_businessman. Dickson_represents_the_everyman. initial_cowardice_of_Dickson. to_rescue_Lady_Mary. |
| gptkbp:conflict |
good vs evil
The villains are defeated. |
| gptkbp:criticalReception |
generally positive
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| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
inspired other adventure novels.
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| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
a_classic_of_Scottish_literature.
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| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:Huntingtower_(1930_film)
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| gptkbp:finish |
the rescue attempt.
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| gptkbp:followedBy |
The Three Hostages
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| gptkbp:genre |
adventure fiction
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| gptkbp:historicalContext |
reflects_post-World_War_I_sentiments.
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| gptkbp:historicalPeriod |
post-World_War_I_Scotland.
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Huntingtower
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| gptkbp:influenced |
inspired various adaptations.
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| gptkbp:influenceOn |
spy fiction
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| gptkbp:influences |
Scottish_literature
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| gptkbp:inspiredBy |
gptkb:Scottish_folklore
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| gptkbp:key_figure |
the kidnapping.
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:mainCharacter |
gptkb:Dickson_McCunn
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| gptkbp:motif |
courage
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| gptkbp:narrativeStyle |
third-person
omniscient narrator. foreshadowing. |
| gptkbp:plot |
the fight against tyranny.
The true identity of the villains is revealed. the villains are apprehended. A man becomes embroiled in a plot involving a kidnapped girl. linear_narrative. |
| gptkbp:publishedBy |
1922
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| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:William_Blackwood_and_Sons
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| gptkbp:relatedTo |
The 39 Steps
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Scotland
early 20th century the tower symbolizes danger. A_remote_tower_in_the_Scottish_countryside. |
| gptkbp:storyArc |
hero's journey
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
freedom
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| gptkbp:symbolizes |
the tower represents isolation.
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| gptkbp:thematicElement |
loyalty.
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| gptkbp:theme |
heroism
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| gptkbp:userDemographics |
engaging and suspenseful.
popular among adventure readers. |
| gptkbp:wrote |
remains a popular adventure novel.
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