Statements (176)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
gptkb:play |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:theatrical_performances
gptkb:film gptkb:stage_play stage play adaptation 1990 film adaptation 1963 film adaptation |
| gptkbp:adaptation_year |
gptkb:1963
gptkb:1990 |
| gptkbp:adaptations |
gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:stage_adaptation |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:film
gptkb:stage_play novel by William Golding |
| gptkbp:antagonist |
gptkb:Jack_Merridew
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:William_Golding
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:none
|
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Simon
gptkb:Piggy gptkb:Roger Sam and Eric |
| gptkbp:character_development |
Jack's descent into savagery
Piggy's intelligence Ralph's leadership |
| gptkbp:climax |
the hunt for Ralph
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| gptkbp:conflict |
civilization vs savagery
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
controversial
widely studied widely studied in schools |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
referenced in popular culture
adapted into various media influenced other works of fiction studied in schools inspired discussions on human nature influenced educational curricula subject of academic analysis inspired various references in popular culture |
| gptkbp:ended |
tragic
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| gptkbp:explores |
moral dilemmas
human nature societal breakdown |
| gptkbp:features |
fear and paranoia
a plane crash a power struggle violence and brutality a group of boys |
| gptkbp:genre |
allegorical novel
Allegorical novel |
| gptkbp:has_adaptation |
stage adaptations
1990 film adaptation 1963 film adaptation |
| gptkbp:has_symbol |
gptkb:Fire
gptkb:the_Lord_of_the_Flies the island the masks the signal fire |
| gptkbp:has_theme |
gptkb:leadership
gptkb:survival fear of the unknown the nature of evil the loss of civilization |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Lord of the Flies
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:dystopian_fiction
young adult literature psychological studies on group behavior sociological studies on civilization |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:literature
film and media |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
Golding's experiences in World War II
|
| gptkbp:inspired |
numerous adaptations
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| gptkbp:is_considered |
a critique of society
a commentary on human nature a classic of modern literature |
| gptkbp:is_set_in |
the 20th century
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| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0-571-05686-5
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:literary_devices |
gptkb:allegory
symbolism imagery irony foreshadowing |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Ralph
gptkb:Jack_Merridew gptkb:Piggy |
| gptkbp:main_theme |
loss of innocence
innate human savagery |
| gptkbp:message |
the darkness of man's heart
|
| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:Fire
gptkb:power_struggles hunting fear loss of innocence fear of the unknown power struggle |
| gptkbp:narrative |
multiple perspectives
limited perspective |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
third-person
third-person omniscient |
| gptkbp:page_count |
224
|
| gptkbp:protagonist |
gptkb:Ralph
|
| gptkbp:published |
gptkb:1954
|
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:Faber_and_Faber
gptkb:the_United_States gptkb:the_United_Kingdom |
| gptkbp:published_in |
gptkb:1954
|
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Faber_and_Faber
|
| gptkbp:resolution |
gptkb:Ralph's_rescue
rescue by naval officer |
| gptkbp:setting |
deserted island
Deserted island |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:Piggy's_glasses
the island the conch shell the beast the glasses glasses (Piggy's glasses) the Lord of the Flies (the pig's head) |
| gptkbp:thematic_element |
gptkb:moral_ambiguity
the struggle for power the role of leadership the duality of human nature the nature of evil the conflict between reason and emotion the impact of isolation the fragility of society the consequences of fear the loss of order the importance of civilization |
| gptkbp:theme |
the consequences of rebellion
Human nature the struggle for power fear of the unknown the significance of rituals the significance of community the role of leadership the duality of human nature the quest for identity the role of fear the nature of evil the consequences of betrayal the exploration of freedom the role of tradition the consequences of isolation the significance of sacrifice the loss of civilization the impact of fear on behavior the nature of morality the conflict between reason and emotion the impact of isolation the fragility of civilization the importance of communication the consequences of neglect the impact of societal norms the significance of trust the importance of order the consequences of power struggles the exploration of friendship the exploration of loyalty the effects of group dynamics the exploration of fear of the unknown the exploration of innocence the exploration of survival. the inherent evil of mankind |
| gptkbp:translated_into |
multiple languages
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| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:William_Golding
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| gptkbp:written_in |
English
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:William_Golding
gptkb:The_100 gptkb:Battle_Royale gptkb:Live_Nation gptkb:Lost gptkb:The_Beach gptkb:The_Promised_Neverland |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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