Properties (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
fictional character
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
theatrical adaptations
film adaptations |
| gptkbp:appearsIn |
We Have Always Lived in the Castle
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
the villagers
her family |
| gptkbp:characterTraits |
isolated
mysterious unconventional |
| gptkbp:conflict |
internal struggle
society vs. individual |
| gptkbp:createdBy |
gptkb:Shirley_Jackson
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| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
inspiration for other works
icon of gothic fiction |
| gptkbp:depictedIn |
various media
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| gptkbp:fate |
mysterious ending
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Mary Katherine Blackwood
|
| gptkbp:influence |
psychological horror
gothic literature |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
defending her lifestyle
protecting her sister |
| gptkbp:narrativeStyle |
first-person
|
| gptkbp:portrayedBy |
unreliable narrator
|
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:Uncle_Julian_Blackwood
gptkb:Constance_Blackwood |
| gptkbp:setting |
a decaying mansion
|
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
rebellion
outsider |
| gptkbp:theme |
alienation
family loyalty societal judgment |
| gptkbp:userDemographics |
critical acclaim
cult following |
| gptkbp:wrote |
explored themes of madness
examined family dynamics analyzed as a feminist character analyzed for her complex motivations analyzed for her impact on the genre analyzed for her moral ambiguity analyzed for her role in the narrative structure considered a pivotal character in the narrative. considered a symbol of rebellion against norms discussed in relation to mental health themes discussed in relation to the concept of home discussed in relation to themes of identity discussed in the context of gothic tropes discussed social isolation examined for her psychological depth examined for her role in the story's climax explored in feminist literary criticism explored in the context of family secrets interpreted as a tragic figure seen as a reflection of societal fears studied for her narrative reliability studied for her relationship with nature viewed through a psychological lens considered a reflection of the author's own experiences examined_in_the_context_of_post-war_America |