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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:play
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:T._S._Eliot
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:theatre gptkb:radio_station gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:film various formats stage productions radio plays for stage and screen |
| gptkbp:addresses |
faith and doubt
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| gptkbp:associated_act |
2
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:T._S._Eliot
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Tony_Award_for_Best_Revival
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| gptkbp:based_on |
gptkb:the_assassination_of_Thomas_Becket
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| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:the_Priests
gptkb:The_Four_Tempters gptkb:Archbishop_Thomas_Becket gptkb:diocese gptkb:King_Henry_II gptkb:The_Chorus the Chorus the Four Tempters Four Tempters the Tempters |
| gptkbp:character_development |
Thomas Becket's moral struggle
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| gptkbp:conflict |
Becket's martyrdom
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| gptkbp:contains |
historical references
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| 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
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| gptkbp:examines |
moral dilemmas
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| gptkbp:explores |
gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:loyalty gptkb:Saint faith |
| gptkbp:features |
chorus of women
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| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:The_Old_Vic
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| gptkbp:first_performance |
gptkb:1935
gptkb:The_Old_Vic |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:High_School
gptkb:earthquake gptkb:archaeological_site |
| gptkbp:has |
revived multiple times
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| gptkbp:has_influence_on |
subsequent playwrights
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| 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
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:theatre
gptkb:literary_work modern drama |
| gptkbp:influenced |
modern drama
theater practitioners subsequent playwrights religious theater |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:historical_event medieval morality plays |
| gptkbp:influences |
medieval morality plays
|
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:Assassination_of_Thomas_Becket
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| gptkbp:inspired_by |
gptkb:historical_event
murder of Thomas Becket |
| gptkbp:is_available_in |
digital format
print format audiobook format |
| gptkbp:is_available_on |
in print and digital formats
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| gptkbp:is_considered |
a significant work in English literature
a classic of modern literature |
| gptkbp:is_noted_for |
its exploration of existential themes
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| gptkbp:is_part_of |
T. S. Eliot's body of work
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| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
for its historical significance
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| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
in literature courses
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Thomas_Becket
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| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:Saint
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| gptkbp:narrative_style |
poetic drama
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| gptkbp:notable_for |
its poetic dialogue
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| gptkbp:notable_performance |
gptkb:musical
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.
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| gptkbp:performance |
gptkb:church
performed worldwide |
| gptkbp:performed_by |
gptkb:theater_festivals
gptkb:Westminster_Abbey gptkb:the_United_States gptkb:the_United_Kingdom gptkb:Canterbury_Cathedral internationally in educational settings various theater companies |
| gptkbp:premiere_date |
gptkb:1935
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| gptkbp:premiered_on |
gptkb:Borough
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| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:1935
gptkb:Faber_and_Faber |
| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:Canterbury
gptkb:Canterbury_Cathedral 12th century England |
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Canterbury_Cathedral
12th century England |
| gptkbp:social_structure |
verse drama
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| gptkbp:style |
verse drama
poetic drama |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:Saint gptkb:superhero faith power struggle |
| gptkbp:theme |
conflict between church and state
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| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:loyalty
gptkb:political_intrigue suffering redemption moral dilemmas conflict between church and state loyalty and betrayal human agency sacrifice for faith faith versus doubt divine will spiritual conflict sacred versus secular |
| gptkbp:translated_into |
multiple languages
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| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:T._S._Eliot
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