Statements (142)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:fictional_character
gptkb:character |
| gptkbp:appearance |
gptkb:Charming
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| gptkbp:appears_in |
gptkb:The_Picture_of_Dorian_Gray
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| gptkbp:artworks |
Art for art's sake
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| gptkbp:challenges |
Moral values
Victorian morality |
| gptkbp:character_traits |
gptkb:Charismatic
Cynical |
| gptkbp:consequences |
Consequences are inevitable.
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| gptkbp:controls |
gptkb:Love
gptkb:society Conformity Romantic relationships Artistic expression. Art and artists Moral dilemmas. Social norms. Personal freedom. Dorian Gray's feelings |
| gptkbp:created_by |
gptkb:Oscar_Wilde
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| gptkbp:depicted_in |
A mentor to Dorian
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| gptkbp:economy |
Aristocrat
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| gptkbp:encourages |
Dorian's hedonism
Dorian's pursuit of pleasure |
| gptkbp:engages_in |
Philosophical discussions
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| gptkbp:exhibition |
Self-indulgence is natural.
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| gptkbp:famous_quote |
' Experience is merely the name men gave to their mistakes.'
Youth is the only thing worth having. |
| gptkbp:fate |
Fate is controllable.
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| gptkbp:has_friend |
gptkb:Basil_Hallward
Friendship is a form of selfishness. Friendship is a luxury. |
| gptkbp:has_impact_on |
Literary discussions on morality
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| gptkbp:has_influence_on |
Dorian Gray's philosophy
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| gptkbp:has_interest |
gptkb:Sibyl_Vane
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| gptkbp:has_relationship_with |
gptkb:Dorian_Gray
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| gptkbp:has_role |
Moral conflict in the novel
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Lord Henry Wotton
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| gptkbp:impact |
Dorian's decisions
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| gptkbp:influence_on |
gptkb:Basil_Hallward
gptkb:Dorian_Gray Dorian's artistic pursuits. Dorian's lifestyle choices Dorian's moral compass. Dorian's moral decline Dorian's relationships. |
| gptkbp:influences |
Dorian's actions
Dorian's choices |
| gptkbp:is_a |
gptkb:Cylon
gptkb:philosopher gptkb:antagonist gptkb:socialite gptkb:cultural_icon gptkb:Dandy gptkb:Cultural_Commentary gptkb:Nobleman Aristocrat Rake Dramatic character Literary archetype Manipulator Protagonist's foil Symbol of decadence Literary villain Philosophical antagonist Aesthetic dandy Aesthetic figure Challenger of conventions Critic of morality Cynical observer Influential figure in Dorian's life Seductive character Voice of hedonism |
| gptkbp:is_adept_at |
Psychological manipulation
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| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
gptkb:Dorian_Gray
Manipulation The London elite |
| gptkbp:is_character_in |
gptkb:The_Picture_of_Dorian_Gray
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| gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
gptkb:Wit
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| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
Discussions of aesthetic philosophy
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| gptkbp:is_compared_to |
gptkb:Basil_Hallward
gptkb:Dorian_Gray |
| gptkbp:is_considered_as |
A mentor figure to Dorian Gray
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| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
gptkb:Basil_Hallward
His hedonistic views |
| gptkbp:is_described_as |
gptkb:Charming
Cynical |
| gptkbp:is_examined_in |
Literary analysis
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| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
Film adaptations of The Picture of Dorian Gray
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| gptkbp:is_friend_of |
gptkb:Dorian_Gray
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| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
gptkb:Sibyl_Vane
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| gptkbp:is_known_for |
Aestheticism
Witty remarks Challenging societal norms Provocative statements Provocative ideas |
| gptkbp:is_symbolic_of |
The duality of human nature
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| gptkbp:language_spoken |
Witty and provocative
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| gptkbp:mood |
Happiness is fleeting.
Pleasure should be pursued. |
| gptkbp:moral |
Morality is subjective
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| gptkbp:personality_trait |
Cynical
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| gptkbp:philosophy |
Aestheticism
Hedonism Self-indulgence Existence is a paradox. Pleasure is the highest good. |
| gptkbp:portrayed_by |
Various actors in adaptations
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| gptkbp:quote |
The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it.
' The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it.' |
| gptkbp:relationship |
gptkb:Dorian_Gray
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| gptkbp:relationship_with |
gptkb:Dorian_Gray
gptkb:Sybil_Vane gptkb:Lord_Fermor Dorian's family. Dorian's friends. Mrs. Vane |
| gptkbp:represents |
gptkb:Decadence
Cynicism hedonism The pursuit of pleasure |
| gptkbp:role |
gptkb:antagonist
gptkb:mentorship |
| gptkbp:social_structure |
Society is hypocritical.
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
Hedonism
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| gptkbp:symbolizes |
gptkb:Decadence
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| gptkbp:view |
Life is a series of experiences.
Life is meant to be enjoyed. Truth is subjective. |
| gptkbp:view_on_aging |
Aging is to be feared.
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| gptkbp:view_on_ambition |
Ambition is essential.
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| gptkbp:view_on_beauty |
Beauty is transient.
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| gptkbp:view_on_desire |
Desire drives human behavior.
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| gptkbp:view_on_intellect |
Intellect is superior to emotion.
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| gptkbp:view_on_regret |
Regret is a waste of time.
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| gptkbp:was_a_response_to |
Dorian's portrait
Dorian's downfall Dorian's wish for eternal youth |
| gptkbp:youth_programs |
Youth is a gift.
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Picture_of_Dorian_Gray
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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