Statements (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Chester_Himes
|
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:1968
gptkb:High_School gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Chester_Himes
|
| gptkbp:cast |
gptkb:Denzel_Washington
gptkb:James_L._Brooks |
| gptkbp:character |
Alice Mc Clatchy.
Mr. Mc Clatchy. the black characters. the police. the white characters. |
| gptkbp:character_development |
Bob Jones struggles with his identity.
|
| gptkbp:conflict |
racial tensions
ambiguous. |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
well-received
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
considered a classic.
post-World War II America. analyzed for its themes. discussed in academic circles. included in literary courses. influenced film and literature. influenced later writers. part of African American studies. recognized for its historical context. |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:Author
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
If He Hollers Let Him Go
|
| gptkbp:impact |
cultural significance
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
African American literature
|
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:Harlem_Renaissance
|
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Chester Himes' experiences.
|
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0-345-45580-0
|
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:literary_devices |
flashbacks.
stream of consciousness. dialogue. |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Bob_Jones
|
| gptkbp:motif |
alienation
violence sexuality |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
first-person
subjective. |
| gptkbp:page_count |
256
|
| gptkbp:published_by |
1945
|
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Dial_Press
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Los_Angeles
|
| gptkbp:significance |
explores complex themes.
|
| gptkbp:style |
realism
|
| gptkbp:symbolism |
the city of Los Angeles.
the character's struggles. |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:TV_series
racism social injustice |