Master and Servant

GPTKB entity

Statements (66)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legal_documents
gptkb:play
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:theatrical_performances
gptkbp:adapted_into gptkb:radio_station
gptkbp:author gptkb:Harold_Pinter
gptkbp:can_lead_to vicarious liability
gptkbp:character_development Master's arrogance
Servant's cunning
gptkbp:character_motivation Master's need for control
Servant's desire for freedom
gptkbp:character_relationships Master vs Servant
gptkbp:concept contract law
gptkbp:conflict ambiguous ending
gptkbp:critical_reception mixed reviews
gptkbp:cultural_impact discussions on class
gptkbp:cultural_references social commentary
human relationships
power structures
British theatre
class relations
Pinteresque style
theatrical conventions
gptkbp:establishes rights and duties
gptkbp:first_performance gptkb:1962
gptkbp:genre gptkb:drama
gptkbp:governs employment law
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Master and Servant
gptkbp:influence modern drama
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:existentialism
gptkb:theatre_of_the_absurd
gptkbp:inspired_by Pinter's experiences
gptkbp:involves gptkb:workers
employer
gptkbp:is_affected_by statutory regulations
gptkbp:is_relevant_to tort law
gptkbp:is_used_in common law jurisdictions
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:length one act
gptkbp:main_theme power dynamics
gptkbp:music_style gptkb:dialogue
tension
dialogue-driven
subtext
gptkbp:notable_character the Master
the Servant
gptkbp:notable_production 2015 revival
2000 revival
1976 revival
gptkbp:notable_quote ' I am your servant.'
' You are my master.'
gptkbp:performance_style minimalist
gptkbp:premiere_date gptkb:1962
gptkbp:premiere_location gptkb:Royal_Court_Theatre
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:Grove_Press
gptkbp:related_works gptkb:The_Homecoming
gptkbp:setting a room in a house
gptkbp:style absurdist
gptkbp:symbolism authority
servitude
gptkbp:thematic_element gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:loyalty
gptkb:identity
class struggle
power and control
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Depeche_Mode
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4