Nellie Forbush

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf character
gptkbp:adaptation film adaptation
television adaptation
gptkbp:appearsIn gptkb:South_Pacific
various_adaptations_of_South_Pacific
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Emile_de_Becque
the local islanders
gptkbp:characterArc growth and self-discovery
gptkbp:characterDevelopment evolves throughout the story
gptkbp:characterTraits strong-willed
determined
naive
compassionate
romantic
gptkbp:conflict cultural differences
her own biases
gptkbp:createdBy gptkb:James_A._Michener
gptkbp:culturalImpact iconic role in musical theater
gptkbp:culturalSignificance overcoming prejudice
gptkbp:depictedIn Broadway_productions
revivals_of_South_Pacific
gptkbp:famousQuote 'I'm gonna wash that man right outa my hair.'
gptkbp:firstAppearance 1949
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Nellie Forbush
gptkbp:influencedBy the cultural context of the 1940s
the war environment
gptkbp:influences future female characters in musicals
the portrayal of women in wartime narratives
gptkbp:inspiration based on real experiences of women during the war
gptkbp:legacy a_beloved_character_in_American_musicals
gptkbp:nationality American
gptkbp:occupation nurse
gptkbp:partnerships Liat
gptkbp:performances Cockeyed Optimist
A_Wonderful_Guy
I'm_Gonna_Wash_That_Man_Right_Outa_My_Hair
gptkbp:portrayedBy gptkb:Gwen_Verdon
gptkb:Mary_Martin
gptkbp:resolution finds love and acceptance
gptkbp:setting gptkb:South_Pacific_during_World_War_II
gptkbp:symbolizes American_optimism
gptkbp:theme personal growth
identity
love and acceptance
racial prejudice
love across cultures
the impact of war on relationships
gptkbp:worksWith her past experiences
accepting love