Statements (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:theater
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| gptkbp:adapted_into |
biblical stories
modern performances |
| gptkbp:addresses |
the human condition
|
| gptkbp:are_part_of |
the history of English literature
the evolution of Western theater the tradition of English drama |
| gptkbp:features_character |
personified vices
personified virtues |
| gptkbp:focus |
moral lessons
|
| gptkbp:highlight_conflict_between |
good and evil
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Morality Plays
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| gptkbp:include_works_such_as |
gptkb:Everyman
gptkb:Mankind The Castle of Perseverance |
| gptkbp:influence |
religious thought
the development of character-driven narratives later drama |
| gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
moral allegory
|
| gptkbp:is_considered |
an important cultural artifact
a form of social commentary a form of didactic literature a precursor to modern plays a reflection of medieval morality |
| gptkbp:is_explored_in |
themes of redemption
the consequences of sin |
| gptkbp:is_influenced_by |
gptkb:Christian_theology
|
| gptkbp:is_often_accompanied_by |
moral resolution
|
| gptkbp:is_often_involved_in |
a moral choice
the audience's participation |
| gptkbp:is_often_used_in |
moral dilemmas
direct address to the audience |
| gptkbp:is_popular_in |
the 15th century
|
| gptkbp:is_related_to |
mystery plays
the tradition of folk plays |
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
theatrical studies
|
| gptkbp:is_used_in |
educational contexts
|
| gptkbp:often_features |
a moral guide
a journey or quest a protagonist representing humanity |
| gptkbp:often_includes |
allegorical figures
biblical references a narrator dialogue and monologue |
| gptkbp:originated_in |
medieval Europe
|
| gptkbp:performed_in |
gptkb:church
gptkb:Actor gptkb:festivals gptkb:theater community events schools historical reenactments |
| gptkbp:reflects |
societal values
|
| gptkbp:symbolism |
to convey messages
|
| gptkbp:written_by |
various playwrights
|
| gptkbp:written_in |
Middle English
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Arthur_Miller
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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