Statements (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
character
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
film and stage productions
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| gptkbp:appearsIn |
gptkb:The_School_for_Scandal
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:Joseph_Surface
gptkb:Mrs._Candour gptkb:Charles_Surface Lady Teazle scandal Mr._Surface |
| gptkbp:audience |
mixed
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| gptkbp:characterArc |
downfall
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| gptkbp:characterDevelopment |
complex antagonist
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| gptkbp:characterTraits |
charming
jealousy cunning self-serving deceitful |
| gptkbp:conflict |
Maria
Sir Peter Teazle Lady_Sneerwell's_rivals |
| gptkbp:createdBy |
gptkb:Richard_Brinsley_Sheridan
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| gptkbp:depictedIn |
various adaptations
|
| gptkbp:depicts |
socialite
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| gptkbp:hasFunction |
catalyst for conflict
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| gptkbp:historicalContext |
Restoration comedy
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Lady Sneerwell
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| gptkbp:influenceOn |
social commentary
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| gptkbp:influences |
modern portrayals of villains
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
gossip
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| gptkbp:interactsWith |
the gossiping society
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| gptkbp:narrativeStyle |
foil to virtuous characters
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| gptkbp:notableQuote |
"I have a great deal of wit, but I am not a wit myself."
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| gptkbp:personalityTrait |
manipulative
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| gptkbp:portrayedBy |
various actresses in adaptations
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| gptkbp:role |
antagonist
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| gptkbp:setting |
18th century England
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| gptkbp:symbolizes |
hypocrisy
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| gptkbp:thematicElement |
betrayal
cultural norms friendship social expectations loyalty moral lessons moral ambiguity feminine power human nature social status the role of women in society power dynamics romantic entanglements gender roles social critique reputation moral decay class conflict personal ambition hypocrisy in society |
| gptkbp:theme |
deception
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