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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:ballet
gptkb:earthquake gptkb:opera gptkb:play |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:City
gptkb:theatre gptkb:Politician gptkb:Sultan gptkb:earthquake |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:Peter_Hall gptkb:Oedipus_the_King gptkb:opera gptkb:Oedipus_(opera) gptkb:Oedipus_Rex_(film) gptkb:Oedipus_Rex_(film_1967) gptkb:Oedipus_Rex_(film_1986) gptkb:Oedipus_Rex_(musical) gptkb:Oedipus_the_King_(film) gptkb:Oedipus_Rex_(graphic_novel) gptkb:Theban_Plays gptkb:play gptkb:film stage adaptations ballet adaptations operatic adaptations modern retellings opera adaptations Oedipus (opera). Oedipus (play by Robert Wilson). Oedipus Rex (film). Oedipus Rex (play by Anna Deavere Smith). Oedipus Rex (play by Arthur Miller). Oedipus Rex (play by August Wilson). Oedipus Rex (play by Christopher Durang). Oedipus Rex (play by David Auburn). Oedipus Rex (play by David Ives). Oedipus Rex (play by David Mamet). Oedipus Rex (play by Edward Albee). Oedipus Rex (play by Edward Bond). Oedipus Rex (play by Harold Pinter). Oedipus Rex (play by John Barton). Oedipus Rex (play by John Dryden). Oedipus Rex (play by John Gielgud). Oedipus Rex (play by John Guare). Oedipus Rex (play by John Steinbeck). Oedipus Rex (play by John Updike). Oedipus Rex (play by Lorraine Hansberry). Oedipus Rex (play by Lynn Nottage). Oedipus Rex (play by Neil Simon). Oedipus Rex (play by Ntozake Shange). Oedipus Rex (play by Peter Hall). Oedipus Rex (play by Robert B. Parker). Oedipus Rex (play by Sam Shepard). Oedipus Rex (play by Sarah Ruhl). Oedipus Rex (play by Stephen Adly Guirgis). Oedipus Rex (play by Suzan-Lori Parks). Oedipus Rex (play by Tennessee Williams). Oedipus Rex (play by Tom Stoppard). Oedipus Rex (play by Tony Kushner). Oedipus the King (musical). Oedipus Rex (opera) Oedipus Rex (play) Sophocles' Oedipus Rex Oedipus Rex (ballet) Oedipus (play by Sarah Ruhl) ballet adaptation by Igor Stravinsky Oedipus the King by Sophocles Oedipus Rex (novel) Oedipus Rex (novel adaptation) Oedipus Rex (play adaptation) |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:ballet
gptkb:television_series gptkb:Politician gptkb:Pier_Paolo_Pasolini gptkb:Philip_Glass gptkb:Robert_Wilson gptkb:opera gptkb:novel gptkb:play gptkb:film various films different cultures ballets various playwrights modern settings Sophocles' Oedipus Rex the myth of Oedipus |
| gptkbp:antagonist |
gptkb:Order
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| gptkbp:art_movement |
Classical antiquity.
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:hubris
gptkb:earthquake gptkb:mythological_figure moral lessons dramatic irony classical literature self-discovery philosophical themes catharsis human suffering theater history the nature of truth the search for identity the role of the gods the consequences of knowledge |
| gptkbp:audience |
theatergoers
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Sophocles
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:award
gptkb:Drama_Desk_Award_for_Outstanding_Musical gptkb:Grammy_Award_for_Best_Opera_Recording gptkb:Tony_Award_for_Best_Revival_of_a_Musical gptkb:CEO gptkb:International_Opera_Award gptkb:New_York_Drama_Critics'_Circle_Award awarded for choreography and music |
| gptkbp:based_on |
gptkb:Oedipus_the_King
Oedipus myth Oedipus Rex (play) |
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Tiresias
gptkb:Creon gptkb:choir gptkb:Jocasta gptkb:Laius gptkb:Oedipus gptkb:The_Chorus Chorus of Theban Elders |
| gptkbp:character_appearance |
gptkb:Alexander_Benois
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| gptkbp:choreography |
gptkb:Mikhail_Fokine
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| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:Tonino_Delli_Colli
|
| gptkbp:climax |
Oedipus discovers his true identity.
Oedipus discovers he killed his father. |
| gptkbp:collaborations |
Igor Stravinsky and Mikhail Fokine
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| gptkbp:composed_of |
gptkb:Paul_Claudel
|
| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:Igor_Stravinsky
|
| gptkbp:conflict |
man vs fate
man vs self man vs society Oedipus vs. fate Oedipus vs. himself Oedipus vs. self Oedipus vs. society Oedipus vs. truth Oedipus vs. himself. Oedipus vs. his past Oedipus vs. fate. Oedipus vs. self. Oedipus vs. the city of Thebes |
| gptkbp:contains |
gptkb:the_riddle_of_the_Sphinx
gptkb:literary_work dramatic irony symbolism foreshadowing tragic flaws |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:Italy
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
mixed
mixed reviews widely acclaimed well-received performed worldwide highly regarded Considered a classic. considered a masterpiece studied in literature courses adapted into various media analyzed in literature courses studied in schools influenced playwrights Well-received by audiences. performed in academic settings Analyzed by scholars. analyzed in philosophy Adapted into operas. Performed in various languages. analyzed in philosophy. studied in psychology. widely regarded as a masterpiece. |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:physicist gptkb:theatre gptkb:philosophical_debates gptkb:psychologist gptkb:literary_work gptkb:Oedipus_complex gptkb:artwork gptkb:film Western literature psychological analysis cultural references psychological theories academic studies philosophical discussions Freudian theory inspired literature modern adaptations adaptations in film performed worldwide sociological studies philosophical discourse adapted into films artistic interpretations influenced literature influenced philosophy theater studies literary references modern plays modern retellings influenced theater translated into many languages studied in literature courses adapted into various media reference in popular culture inspired philosophical discussions influenced modern storytelling analyzed in academic studies studied in academic settings influenced theater productions inspired modern adaptations. referenced in popular culture. studied in schools. influenced modern adaptations influenced psychology influenced literature. inspired psychological theories Studied in literature courses. influenced discussions on identity. Performed in theaters worldwide. adaptations in literature performed worldwide. influenced art. influenced psychoanalysis. influenced literature and art. adaptations in opera influenced dance. influenced music. influenced character development. influenced literature and psychology. influence on tragedy Adapted into various films. Influenced modern literature. Referenced in psychology (Oedipus complex). inspired psychoanalysis inspired various adaptations in arts adapted in various art forms. analyzed in philosophy. influenced discussions on culture. influenced discussions on destiny. influenced discussions on ethics. influenced discussions on family. influenced discussions on human nature. influenced discussions on knowledge. influenced discussions on morality. influenced discussions on philosophy. influenced discussions on power. influenced discussions on society. influenced discussions on the human condition. influenced discussions on tragedy in literature. influenced discussions on tragedy. influenced discussions on truth. influenced dramatic structure. influenced existentialism. influenced film. influenced literature criticism. influenced moral philosophy. influenced opera. influenced psychology. influenced theater. influenced themes of fate and free will. influenced tragedy as a genre. inspired the term ' Oedipus complex.' influenced tragedy as a genre inspired Freud's Oedipus complex performed in theaters globally |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkb:Oedipus_complex classical theatre tragedy in literature |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkb:Oedipus_complex explores human nature exploration of knowledge and ignorance exploration of human suffering explores fate and free will explores themes of fate and free will. examines moral responsibility questions the role of the gods explores themes of fate and free will exploration of moral responsibility |
| gptkbp:depicts |
the consequences of pride
the search for truth the role of the gods the tragic hero the downfall of Oedipus |
| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Pier_Paolo_Pasolini
gptkb:David_Ives various directors |
| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 30 minutes
approximately 90 minutes |
| gptkbp:example |
tragic irony
of Greek tragedy |
| gptkbp:explores |
gptkb:TV_series
family dynamics guilt themes of fate and free will fate vs free will |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
' I am Oedipus'.
“ The truth must be made known.” |
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:hubris
gptkb:the_Sphinx gptkb:mythological_figure tragic flaw |
| gptkbp:features_character |
gptkb:Creon
gptkb:Jocasta gptkb:Oedipus |
| gptkbp:film_festival |
gptkb:film_festival
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| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:Borough
gptkb:Athens |
| gptkbp:first_performance |
gptkb:City_Dionysia
gptkb:Théâtre_de_la_Gaîté gptkb:Princeton_University gptkb:Théâtre_de_la_Monnaie 1661 429 BC |
| gptkbp:focus |
Oedipus's quest for truth
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Antigone
gptkb:Oedipus_at_Colonus |
| gptkbp:follows |
gptkb:Oedipus_the_King
Theorem Oedipus's quest for truth |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:High_School
gptkb:earthquake gptkb:mythological_figure |
| gptkbp:has |
gptkb:choir
dramatic irony symbolism catharsis foreshadowing complex characters climactic ending |
| gptkbp:has_influence_on |
psychological theories
many works of literature |
| gptkbp:has_theme |
blindness and sight
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Classical_Greece
gptkb:Theban_plays gptkb:Athenian_democracy gptkb:Ancient_Greece gptkb:Classical_Athens gptkb:mythological_figure the concept of hubris Greek theater Athenian drama performed during festivals the role of the chorus written during the Golden Age of Athens. part of the Theban plays Influenced by earlier Greek tragedies. Part of the revival of classical works. Performed in the context of English theater. Reflects themes of authority and power. Written during the Restoration period. performed during the Dionysia festival reflects Greek values Athenian democracy. Greek tragedy origins Sophocles's contributions to drama the role of fate in Greek culture the role of oracles the significance of oracles the tradition of tragedy in ancient Greece 1920s ballet revival influenced by oracles reflects ancient Greek beliefs |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Oedipus Rex
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| gptkbp:includes |
tragic irony
the character Creon the character Jocasta the character Oedipus |
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:Carl_Jung
gptkb:philosopher gptkb:Sigmund_Freud gptkb:psychologist gptkb:mythological_figure gptkb:literary_work gptkb:Aristotle's_Poetics Western literature studied in literature courses modern storytelling. analyzed in philosophy inspired modern playwrights Sigmund Freud's Oedipus complex. |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:modern_ballet gptkb:psychologist gptkb:literary_work gptkb:Freud's_Oedipus_complex gptkb:film Western literature psychological analysis psychological theories philosophical discussions modern adaptations television adaptations modern drama modern opera artistic expressions. philosophy. theater arts. literary criticism. film adaptations. psychological analysis. sociological studies. modern operas modern storytelling. critical theory. psychological dramas cultural references. cultural discourse. modern tragedies psychological theories. subsequent ballet works modern plays. |
| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
gptkb:Kaija_Saariaho
gptkb:Benjamin_Britten gptkb:Philip_Glass |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:existentialism
gptkb:postmodernism gptkb:mythological_figure gptkb:Aeschylus gptkb:Euripides Freudian theory Russian ballet tradition Sophoclean drama tragedy conventions Aeschylus. Euripides. |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:theatre
gptkb:literary_work gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:theatre gptkb:psychologist gptkb:literary_work modern theater Freud's Oedipus complex. classical Greek plays |
| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:Oedipus_complex
Freudian theory modern adaptations Freudian theory. |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
classical themes
Greek tragedies Sphinx riddle Sophocles' Oedipus Rex |
| gptkbp:is |
a source of inspiration for artists
a subject of philosophical inquiry a classic work often studied in schools performed in theaters a story of self-discovery adapted for television a subject of scholarly analysis a story of tragedy a play by Sophocles a foundational text in tragedy a key text in Western literature a narrative about destiny a narrative about moral responsibility a narrative that explores the human condition a narrative with a moral lesson a part of the Greek tragedy tradition a story that questions human agency a tale of irony a work of dramatic literature an important cultural reference |
| gptkbp:is_a |
gptkb:earthquake
tragedy play |
| gptkbp:is_a_framework_for |
the study of drama and performance
|
| gptkbp:is_a_moment_of |
the history of theater
Oedipus blinds himself |
| gptkbp:is_a_source_of |
inspiration for playwrights
|
| gptkbp:is_about |
the downfall of Oedipus
|
| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
gptkb:literary_work
its moral implications its philosophical themes |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
the concept of the tragic hero
|
| gptkbp:is_available_in |
various formats
digital format print format audiobook format |
| gptkbp:is_available_on |
gptkb:streaming_platforms
gptkb:DJ gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
its complex characters
|
| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
philosophical discussions
discussions of fate |
| gptkbp:is_considered_as |
a study of human nature
a classic of Greek tragedy a tragedy of fate one of the greatest tragedies |
| gptkbp:is_discussed_in |
academic papers
philosophical contexts |
| gptkbp:is_explored_in |
psychological analysis
sociological studies |
| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
the field of psychology
|
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
its tragic ending
its powerful climax its dramatic irony its exploration of blindness and sight its exploration of guilt and responsibility its intense emotional impact |
| gptkbp:is_often_associated_with |
gptkb:organization
discussions of tragedy |
| gptkbp:is_often_compared_to |
gptkb:mythological_figure
|
| gptkbp:is_often_used_in |
in theaters worldwide
the original Greek language |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:The_Theban_Plays
Western literary canon theatrical repertoire |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
a masterpiece
a foundational text a classic a significant cultural artifact a classic of Western literature a key work in drama |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_for |
its cultural significance
|
| gptkbp:is_referenced_in |
gptkb:organization
modern literature literary critiques |
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
literature courses
|
| gptkbp:key |
the study of Greek mythology
the study of tragedy |
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:City
gptkb:French gptkb:Italian English translated into many languages originally in Ancient Greek |
| gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:Oedipus_complex
performed worldwide inspired various artworks inspired adaptations considered a classic influenced many playwrights studied in literature courses influenced playwrights inspired philosophical discussions influenced modern storytelling referenced in pop culture inspiration for playwrights influenced psychologists enduring relevance influenced modern drama inspired psychological theories explored in philosophy influence on tragedy cited in psychoanalysis remains a staple of theater |
| gptkbp:length |
approximately 90 minutes
|
| gptkbp:librettist |
gptkb:Politician
gptkb:W._H._Auden |
| gptkbp:literary_devices |
gptkb:earthquake
gptkb:literary_work dramatic irony symbolism catharsis foreshadowing tragic flaw foreshadowing. symbolism. hamartia dramatic irony. tragic flaw. |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Oedipus
|
| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:mythological_figure truth |
| gptkbp:music_by |
gptkb:Ennio_Morricone
|
| gptkbp:music_style |
gptkb:healthcare_organization
dramatic modern classical Oedipus's ignorance of his true parentage. |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
gptkb:earthquake
tragedy with a tragic hero. |
| gptkbp:notable_appearance |
gptkb:The_Sphinx's_riddle
Oedipus blinding himself Oedipus confronting Jocasta Oedipus's tragic realization Tiresias revealing the truth |
| gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:Tiresias
gptkb:Creon gptkb:choir gptkb:Jocasta gptkb:Laius gptkb:Oedipus |
| gptkbp:notable_conductors |
gptkb:Robert_Craft
gptkb:Bernstein |
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
crossroads
sight and blindness |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
its complex characters
|
| gptkbp:notable_games |
gptkb:Sophocles
|
| gptkbp:notable_performance |
gptkb:Paris_Opera_Ballet
gptkb:theater_of_Dionysus gptkb:opera gptkb:mythological_figure Greek theater modern adaptations modern theater ancient Greek festivals adapted into films Greek theatre classical theater performed in theaters worldwide adapted into operas performed in theaters adapted for modern audiences still performed today. academic performances performed in ancient Greece Broadway adaptation. National Theatre production. Royal Shakespeare Company production. tragedy festivals performed in ancient Greece. performed in modern theater |
| gptkbp:notable_performers |
gptkb:Renata_Scotto
gptkb:Riccardo_Muti gptkb:Anna_Pavlova gptkb:Mariss_Jansons gptkb:Thomas_Hampson gptkb:Bryan_Hymel gptkb:Anna_Netrebko gptkb:Diana_Damrau gptkb:Gustavo_Dudamel gptkb:Joyce_Di_Donato gptkb:Lucia_Popp gptkb:Andris_Nelsons gptkb:Anna_Moffo gptkb:Natalie_Dessay gptkb:Angela_Gheorghiu gptkb:Daniel_Barenboim gptkb:Renée_Fleming gptkb:Simon_Rattle gptkb:Sumi_Jo gptkb:Vaslav_Nijinsky gptkb:Eric_Owens gptkb:Sondra_Radvanovsky gptkb:Katherine_Jenkins gptkb:Plácido_Domingo gptkb:Yannick_Nézet-Séguin gptkb:Zubin_Mehta gptkb:Cecilia_Bartoli gptkb:Mirella_Freni gptkb:Patricia_Racette gptkb:Kiri_Te_Kanawa gptkb:Matthew_Polenzani gptkb:Birgit_Nilsson gptkb:Leontyne_Price human nature |
| gptkbp:notable_production |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:Peter_Brook's_production international festivals international productions modern interpretations International theater festivals Broadway adaptations National Theatre production Robert Wilson's production John Gielgud's production Royal National Theatre production classical revivals Alfred Molina performance Bertolt Brecht adaptation Chiwetel Ejiofor performance David Oyelowo performance Derek Jacobi's performance Ian Mc Kellen's performance John Gielgud performance Juliet Stevenson performance Peter Hall's production Rufus Sewell performance Theater of Dionysus production Theater of the Absurd adaptations off-Broadway production 1960 production at the Royal Opera House 1980 production at the Salzburg Festival 1990 production at the Teatro alla Scala 2000 production at the Opéra National de Paris 2010 production at the Metropolitan Opera |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
' I am Oedipus'.
' Blindness is a terrible thing.' ' I am Oedipus.' ' I would rather be a beggar than a king.' ' It is better to be blind than to see the truth.' ' The truth must be made known.' ' What is the truth?'. “ I am Oedipus.” “ The truth must be made known.” “ What is the truth?” “ It is not the man who has been wronged who is the most miserable.” “ It is not the man who has been wronged who is the most unhappy.” “ I am Oedipus” “ I have come to the borders of my country.” “ It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, that is poor.” “ It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.” “ I am the one who killed the father and married the mother.” “ It is not the one who has been wronged who is the most unhappy.” ' What has happened is the will of the gods.' “ I would rather be a beggar than a king.” “ You cannot hide from your fate.” |
| gptkbp:notable_recordings |
gptkb:Decca_Records
available on CD recorded performances available |
| gptkbp:notable_song |
gptkb:The_Blind_Oedipus
|
| gptkbp:official_language |
gptkb:City
gptkb:French Greek Ancient Greek. |
| gptkbp:orchestration |
large orchestra
orchestra and voices |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:The_Theban_Plays
gptkb:Theban_Cycle The Theban Plays. |
| gptkbp:performance |
gptkb:classical
gptkb:High_School gptkb:earthquake gptkb:language gptkb:opera gptkb:mythological_figure tragic performed worldwide monologues expressive classical Greek theater performed in various languages performed in theaters worldwide translated into many languages choral odes classical Greek theater. part of the Greek tragedy festival |
| gptkbp:performed_by |
gptkb:University
gptkb:festival gptkb:theatre gptkb:theater_festivals gptkb:Actor gptkb:Ballets_Russes gptkb:ancient_Greece worldwide schools film festivals schools and universities theater companies opera houses theater worldwide theater. various opera houses modern theaters international stages ancient Greek festivals. the original Greek language many theater companies |
| gptkbp:plot |
gptkb:The_Sphinx's_riddle
gptkb:exile_from_Thebes the consequences of pride blindness the exploration of identity Oedipus discovers his true parentage Oedipus solves the riddle of the Sphinx Oedipus's quest for truth the revelation of identity the theme of self-discovery the fate of Oedipus the role of the gods the prophecy the role of prophecy the theme of moral ambiguity the consequences of ignorance the role of fate in human life the role of the chorus the exploration of human suffering the theme of family and loyalty the theme of justice and retribution Oedipus blinds himself. Oedipus discovers his true identity. Oedipus seeks to rid Thebes of a plague. Creon becomes ruler of Thebes. Jocasta commits suicide. Oedipus blinds himself Oedipus discovers his true parentage. Oedipus's quest to find the murderer of King Laius Oedipus's tragic downfall The plague in Thebes The plague in Thebes. The prophecy of the oracle The prophecy of the oracle. The revelation of Jocasta's identity. the prophecy of the oracle Oedipus's downfall discovery of his origins killing of Laius marriage to Jocasta self-inflicted blindness the murder of Laius the plague in Thebes the revelation of Oedipus's identity Oedipus's quest to find the murderer of King Laius. Jocasta's suicide Oedipus's exile Oedipus's quest to find the murderer of Laius. Oedipus's realization of his true identity. Oedipus's self-blinding The prophecy of Oedipus. The tragic downfall of Oedipus. the revelation of Oedipus's parentage the fate of Jocasta the role of fate and free will Jocasta is Oedipus's wife and mother. The oracle foretells Oedipus's fate. the downfall of a hero the fate of the city of Thebes the impact of Oedipus's actions the relationship between Oedipus and Jocasta the role of Tiresias the search for Laius's murderer the significance of the crossroads the significance of the oracle's message the significance of the shepherd the theme of knowledge vs. ignorance the theme of power and responsibility the tragic irony the theme of sight and blindness Oedipus's realization of his fate the blinding of Oedipus the exile of Oedipus the murder of King Laius |
| gptkbp:portrayed_by |
gptkb:Tiresias
gptkb:Sultan gptkb:Creon gptkb:Jocasta gptkb:Oedipus |
| gptkbp:precedes |
gptkb:Salò,_or_the_120_Days_of_Sodom
|
| gptkbp:premiere_date |
gptkb:1927
gptkb:2000 gptkb:2011 429 BC |
| gptkbp:premiered_on |
429 BC
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| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:Theban_Plays
5th century BC |
| gptkbp:release_format |
gptkb:film
|
| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1967
|
| gptkbp:resolution |
Oedipus blinds himself.
|
| gptkbp:reunion |
frequent revivals in ballet companies
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| gptkbp:role |
gptkb:Tiresias
gptkb:Creon gptkb:Jocasta gptkb:mobile_application Shepherd |
| gptkbp:runtime |
110 minutes
|
| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:Thebes
gptkb:ancient_Greece gptkb:Alexander_Benois |
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Thebes
Thebes during a plague Thebes during a plague. |
| gptkbp:significance |
the study of human psychology
the field of drama |
| gptkbp:significant_event |
Oedipus discovers his true parentage
Oedipus solves the riddle of the Sphinx Oedipus blinds himself |
| gptkbp:social_structure |
five acts.
|
| gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:Silvana_Mangano
gptkb:Alberto_Lionello gptkb:Franco_Citti |
| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:healthcare_organization
expressionism neoclassical surrealism symbolism modern adaptation |
| gptkbp:subject |
gptkb:academic_research
gptkb:literary_work philosophical debate |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:the_Sphinx
fate and free will crossroads truth and knowledge the plague fate vs free will sight and blindness Blindness symbolizes ignorance. The Sphinx symbolizes mystery. The crossroads symbolize choice. The oracle symbolizes fate. The plague symbolizes moral decay. the crossroads crossroads. sight and blindness. the plague. |
| gptkbp:thematic_element |
self-discovery
guilt and innocence tragedy of fate blindness and sight family and betrayal |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:military_base gptkb:Order truth blindness guilt fate vs free will tragedy of fate blindness and sight fate and prophecy |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:Order gptkb:family moral responsibility self-discovery the consequences of pride blindness the limits of human understanding guilt tragic irony the search for identity the search for truth the inevitability of fate the role of the gods the complexity of human nature tragedy of fate guilt and redemption the nature of guilt the impact of prophecy blindness and sight |
| gptkbp:translated_into |
gptkb:Robert_Fagles
multiple languages many languages multiple translators many languages. |
| gptkbp:user_reviews |
positive critical reception
|
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Pier_Paolo_Pasolini
gptkb:Sophocles gptkb:John_Dryden gptkb:David_Ives gptkb:Stephen_Adly_Guirgis |