Murder in the Cathedral

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:play
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:stage_adaptation
gptkb:television_adaptation
gptkb:stage_play
gptkbp:adaptations gptkb:film_adaptations
gptkbp:adapted_into gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:film
various formats
stage productions
radio plays
for stage and screen
gptkbp:addresses faith and doubt
gptkbp:author gptkb:T._S._Eliot
gptkbp:available_in digital format
print format
audiobook format
gptkbp:available_on in print and digital formats
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Tony_Award_for_Best_Revival
gptkbp:based_on gptkb:the_assassination_of_Thomas_Becket
gptkbp:character gptkb:The_Four_Tempters
gptkb:King_Henry_II
gptkb:The_Chorus
gptkb:Archbishop
gptkbp:character_development Thomas Becket's moral struggle
gptkbp:characters gptkb:the_Priests
gptkb:Archbishop_Thomas_Becket
gptkb:King_Henry_II
gptkb:The_Chorus
gptkb:Archbishop
the Chorus
the Four Tempters
Four Tempters
the Tempters
gptkbp:conflict Becket's martyrdom
gptkbp:contains historical references
gptkbp:critical_reception widely acclaimed
well-received
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired discussions on morality
influenced political thought
inspired social commentary
performed internationally
referenced in popular culture
performed in various languages
discussed in academic circles
inspired artworks
studied in literature courses
inspired music compositions
performed in schools
analyzed for its historical context
discussed in literary criticism
influenced playwrights
adapted into operas
influenced other playwrights
performed in educational settings
discussed in film studies
analyzed in film studies
analyzed in theater studies
explored in literature courses
performed in festivals
inspired artistic interpretations
performed in community theaters
analyzed for its character development
analyzed in gender studies
inspired theatrical innovations
adapted into radio plays
featured in literary festivals
explored in academic papers
adapted into novels
influenced religious thought
discussed in theological studies
examined in ethics courses
examined in philosophical discussions
discussed in art history
influenced religious discourse
examined in philosophy courses
analyzed in performance studies
discussed in ethics courses
used in religious studies
featured in theater festivals
explored in historical studies
inspired discussions on faith and power
analyzed for its poetic elements
examined for its portrayal of martyrdom
examined for its relevance today
explored for its historical accuracy
explored for its themes of power and faith
studied for its dramatic structure
studied for its impact on drama.
gptkbp:depicts Becket's return to England
gptkbp:examines moral dilemmas
gptkbp:explores gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:loyalty
gptkb:sacrifice
faith
gptkbp:features chorus of women
gptkbp:first_performance gptkb:1935
gptkb:The_Old_Vic
gptkbp:genre gptkb:drama
gptkb:historical_fiction
gptkb:tragedy
gptkbp:has_been revived multiple times
gptkbp:has_influenced subsequent playwrights
gptkbp:has_performed_at internationally
gptkbp:historical_context 12th century England
the impact on English history
the conflict between Henry II and Becket
the role of the church in medieval politics
the significance of Thomas Becket's martyrdom
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Murder in the Cathedral
gptkbp:influence gptkb:theater
gptkb:literature
modern drama
gptkbp:influenced modern drama
theater practitioners
subsequent playwrights
religious theater
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:historical_events
gptkb:Christianity
gptkb:Christian_theology
medieval morality plays
gptkbp:influences medieval morality plays
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Assassination_of_Thomas_Becket
gptkbp:inspired_by gptkb:historical_events
murder of Thomas Becket
gptkbp:is_considered a significant work in English literature
a classic of modern literature
gptkbp:is_notable_for its poetic dialogue
gptkbp:is_noted_for its exploration of existential themes
gptkbp:is_part_of T. S. Eliot's body of work
gptkbp:is_recognized_as for its historical significance
gptkbp:is_set_in 12th century England
gptkbp:is_studied_in in literature courses
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Thomas_Becket
gptkbp:motif gptkb:sacrifice
gptkbp:narrative_style poetic drama
gptkbp:notable_performance gptkb:Broadway
John Gielgud as Thomas Becket
Laurence Olivier as Thomas Becket
National Theatre production
Peter O' Toole as Thomas Becket
Richard Burton as Thomas Becket
Royal Shakespeare Company production
Royal National Theatre production
Olivier's performance
gptkbp:notable_quote The last temptation is the greatest treason.
gptkbp:notable_themes gptkb:loyalty
gptkb:political_intrigue
suffering
redemption
moral dilemmas
human agency
sacrifice for faith
faith versus doubt
divine will
spiritual conflict
sacred versus secular
gptkbp:number_of_acts 2
gptkbp:performance performed worldwide
gptkbp:performance_style gptkb:Christian_liturgy
gptkbp:performed_at gptkb:Westminster_Abbey
gptkb:Canterbury_Cathedral
gptkbp:performed_by various theater companies
gptkbp:performed_in gptkb:theater_festivals
gptkb:the_United_States
gptkb:the_United_Kingdom
in educational settings
gptkbp:premiere_date gptkb:1935
gptkbp:premiere_location gptkb:The_Old_Vic
gptkbp:premiered_on gptkb:London
gptkbp:protagonist gptkb:Thomas_Becket
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:Faber_and_Faber
gptkbp:published_in gptkb:1935
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:Canterbury
gptkb:Canterbury_Cathedral
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Canterbury_Cathedral
12th century England
gptkbp:structure verse drama
gptkbp:style verse drama
poetic drama
gptkbp:symbolism gptkb:power
gptkb:martyrdom
gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:sacrifice
faith
power struggle
gptkbp:theme conflict between church and state
gptkbp:themes conflict between church and state
loyalty and betrayal
gptkbp:translated_into multiple languages
gptkbp:written_by gptkb:T._S._Eliot
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