Statements (132)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:character
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| gptkbp:appearance |
Middle-aged woman
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| gptkbp:appears_in |
gptkb:The_Importance_of_Being_Earnest
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
Cecily's upbringing
Jack's backstory |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Oscar_Wilde
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| gptkbp:character_traits |
cynical
romantic intellectual |
| gptkbp:conflict |
internal conflict
Misunderstanding external conflict personal vs societal expectations Reconciliation with Dr. Chasuble past secret regarding a baby |
| gptkbp:created_by |
gptkb:Oscar_Wilde
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Represents Victorian ideals
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| gptkbp:depicted_in |
a traditional woman
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| gptkbp:famous_quote |
" I never travel without my diary. One should always have something sensational to read in the train."
' The good end happily, and the bad unhappily. That is what fiction means.' |
| gptkbp:first_appearance |
1895
Act I |
| gptkbp:fuselage_material |
gptkb:Lady_Bracknell
|
| gptkbp:has_a_secret |
her past with Dr. Chasuble
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| gptkbp:has_backstory |
Wrote a novel
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| gptkbp:has_conflict_with |
her own past
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| gptkbp:has_function |
Evolves through the play
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| gptkbp:has_relationship_with |
gptkb:Jack's_father
gptkb:Dr._Chasuble |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Miss Prism
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| gptkbp:influence |
feminist literature
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| gptkbp:is_a |
gptkb:comic_book
female character satirical character character with a secret character with depth character in a romantic comedy character with a backstory character in a comedy of manners character in a farce character in a social critique tragicomic character character in a play about deception character in a play about identity character in a play about relationships archetype of the governess character in a play about class character in a play about love character in a play about society character of contradictions symbol of Victorian morality |
| gptkbp:is_a_representation_of |
the educated woman
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| gptkbp:is_a_source_of |
gptkb:comic_relief
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| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
literary studies
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| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
the theme of love
the theme of hypocrisy |
| gptkbp:is_character_in |
is often misunderstood
challenges societal norms has a complex personality has a significant impact on the plot embodies the conflict between duty and desire is often quoted in discussions of the play. a comedy of manners is essential to the play's resolution provides insight into Victorian values reflects the absurdity of life |
| gptkbp:is_compared_to |
gptkb:Jack_Worthing
gptkb:Miss_Cecily_Cardew gptkb:Algernon_Moncrieff Cecily's youthful spirit |
| gptkbp:is_critiqued_by |
gptkb:social_class
gender roles educational norms |
| gptkbp:is_educator_of |
gptkb:Jack
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| gptkbp:is_in_love_with |
gptkb:Jack's_father
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| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
the play's resolution
the theme of mistaken identity the play's climax comedic misunderstandings |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
her witty remarks
her novel |
| gptkbp:is_motivated_by |
love
romantic aspirations desire for respectability Desire for Respectability romantic interest in Dr. Chasuble |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:The_Importance_of_Being_Earnest
the play's satire |
| gptkbp:is_played_by |
gptkb:The_Importance_of_Being_Earnest
|
| gptkbp:is_portrayed_as |
various actresses in adaptations
|
| gptkbp:is_referenced_in |
gptkb:popular_culture
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| gptkbp:is_related_to |
gptkb:Jack
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| gptkbp:is_represented_in |
a figure of authority
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| gptkbp:language_spoken |
gptkb:Lady_Bracknell
gptkb:Algernon_Moncrieff gptkb:Gwendolen_Fairfax |
| gptkbp:music_style |
gptkb:Comic_Relief
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| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" The very essence of romance is uncertainty."
" The good end happily, and the bad unhappily. That is what fiction means." " I never travel without my diary. One should always have something sensational to read in the train." |
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Writer
governess |
| gptkbp:personality_trait |
romantic
pedantic Pedantic |
| gptkbp:portrayed_by |
various actresses
Various actresses in adaptations. |
| gptkbp:quote |
" The good end happily, and the bad unhappily. That is what fiction means."
|
| gptkbp:relationship |
gptkb:Jack_Worthing
gptkb:Cecily_Cardew |
| gptkbp:relationship_with |
gptkb:Jack_Worthing
gptkb:Algernon_Moncrieff gptkb:Cecily_Cardew gptkb:Dr._Chasuble |
| gptkbp:role |
Governess
governess |
| gptkbp:security |
her past
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Victorian_England
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| gptkbp:symbolizes |
Victorian morality
repressed desires Victorian Morality repressed women |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:education
gptkb:social_class gptkb:Education gptkb:deception gptkb:identity romance mistaken identity |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Importance_of_Being_Earnest
gptkb:The_Importance_of_Being_Earnest_(2018) |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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