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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:opera
gptkb:play |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:ballet gptkb:Iphigenia_in_Tauris gptkb:opera gptkb:Iphigenia_(film) gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:adaptations |
gptkb:film_adaptations
gptkb:opera gptkb:film theatre productions ballet adaptations Iphigenia by Cacoyannis Iphigenia by Michael Cacoyannis Iphigenia in Aulis by Anne Carson Iphigenia in Aulis by David Greig Iphigenia in Aulis by Robert Icke |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Euripides
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| gptkbp:based_on |
gptkb:Greek_mythology
Iphigenia in Aulis by Euripides |
| gptkbp:character_development |
Achilles' loyalty
Agamemnon's conflict Clytemnestra's role Iphigenia's transformation Agamemnon's dilemma Clytemnestra's conflict |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
Achilles is a friend of Agamemnon
Clytemnestra is the wife of Agamemnon Iphigenia is a sister of Electra Iphigenia is a sister of Orestes Iphigenia is the daughter of Agamemnon Agamemnon and Achilles Clytemnestra and Agamemnon Iphigenia and Achilles Iphigenia and Agamemnon Iphigenia and Clytemnestra |
| gptkbp:characters |
gptkb:Achilles
gptkb:Clytemnestra gptkb:Calchas gptkb:Agamemnon gptkb:Iphigenia gptkb:Menelaus Chorus of Maidens |
| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:Christoph_Willibald_Gluck
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| gptkbp:conflict |
personal vs. duty
Agamemnon vs. the gods Clytemnestra vs. Agamemnon Iphigenia vs. her fate |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
well-received
widely studied performed frequently well-received by critics performed in various languages studied in literature courses studied in academic settings analyzed for its themes and characters considered a classic of Greek tragedy performed in various adaptations worldwide analyzed for its themes of sacrifice and duty |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired films
performed worldwide influenced literature inspired adaptations in various media influenced art influenced music inspired modern adaptations inspired operas influenced feminist readings explores themes of power and gender part of Western canon studied in philosophy |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
influences modern interpretations of tragedy
depicts the role of women in society examines familial loyalty explores themes of sacrifice and duty reflects on the consequences of war |
| gptkbp:features_character |
gptkb:Achilles
gptkb:Clytemnestra gptkb:Agamemnon gptkb:Iphigenia |
| gptkbp:first_performance |
gptkb:Dionysia_festival
405 BC circa 405 BC |
| gptkbp:follows |
gptkb:Iphigenia_in_Tauris
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:tragedy
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Greek_mythology
gptkb:Trojan_War |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Iphigenia in Aulis
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| gptkbp:influence |
Western literature
inspired playwrights inspired filmmakers later operas inspired opera composers |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Greek_mythology
gptkb:Sophocles gptkb:Aeschylus |
| gptkbp:inspired |
artistic interpretations
numerous scholarly articles modern retellings theatrical productions worldwide |
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:Italian
gptkb:Ancient_Greek |
| gptkbp:libretto |
gptkb:Francesco_Maria_Ruspoli
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| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Achilles
gptkb:Clytemnestra gptkb:Agamemnon gptkb:Iphigenia |
| gptkbp:notable_aria |
gptkb:D'_Oreste,_d'_Ajace
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| gptkbp:notable_performance |
Royal National Theatre production
Theater of Dionysus production Modern adaptations in various formats. |
| gptkbp:notable_performances |
gptkb:Teatro_Real,_Madrid
gptkb:Salzburg_Festival gptkb:Glastonbury_Festival gptkb:Bavarian_State_Opera gptkb:Glyndebourne_Festival gptkb:Lyric_Opera_of_Chicago gptkb:Opera_National_de_Paris gptkb:Edinburgh_Festival_Fringe gptkb:Metropolitan_Opera,_New_York gptkb:Royal_Opera_House,_London gptkb:Vienna_State_Opera gptkb:San_Francisco_Opera gptkb:Australian_Opera gptkb:National_Theatre_of_Greece gptkb:Wexford_Festival_Opera gptkb:Bregenz_Festival gptkb:La_Scala,_Milan gptkb:Festival_d'_Aix-en-Provence |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" The greatest of all evils is to be a coward."
" I will not die without a fight." " The gods are not to be trifled with." " I am a daughter of Agamemnon." " What is the value of life?" " I would rather die than live without honor." |
| gptkbp:part_of |
Euripides' works
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| gptkbp:performance |
performed worldwide
revived in modern theater performed in ancient Greece adapted for contemporary audiences |
| gptkbp:performance_tradition |
modern adaptations
classical theatre |
| gptkbp:performed_in |
theatres worldwide
|
| gptkbp:plot |
the role of the gods
Agamemnon's decision Agamemnon sacrifices his daughter Iphigenia Achilles' role Clytemnestra's reaction Iphigenia's sacrifice the arrival of Iphigenia |
| gptkbp:plot_point |
Achilles defends Iphigenia
Agamemnon sacrifices Iphigenia Clytemnestra's reaction to the sacrifice Iphigenia's fate is debated The Greek fleet is stuck at Aulis The role of the gods in human affairs |
| gptkbp:plot_summary |
Agamemnon struggles with his decision.
Iphigenia is sacrificed to appease Artemis. Iphigenia's fate is central to the story. The Greek army awaits departure to Troy. Themes of honor and sacrifice are explored. |
| gptkbp:premiere |
1774
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| gptkbp:premiere_date |
405 BC
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| gptkbp:premiered_on |
405 BC
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| gptkbp:published_in |
various collections
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| gptkbp:recordings |
multiple recordings available
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| gptkbp:related_works |
gptkb:The_Oresteia
gptkb:The_Iliad gptkb:The_Odyssey |
| gptkbp:scholarly_analysis |
analyzed for its historical context
interpreted through various critical lenses studied for its narrative structure discussed in the context of Greek mythology examined for its portrayal of gender roles |
| gptkbp:set_in |
Aulis
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Aulis,_Greece
Aulis |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:sacrifice
gptkb:war family honor Aulis represents a place of decision Iphigenia represents innocence fate represents inevitability honor represents family loyalty sacrifice represents duty |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:honor
gptkb:fate gptkb:sacrifice |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:honor
gptkb:fate gptkb:sacrifice |
| gptkbp:translated_into |
multiple languages
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| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Euripides
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Killing_of_a_Sacred_Deer
gptkb:Euripides |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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