Playboy of the Western World
GPTKB entity
Statements (59)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:play
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Manus
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:film adapted into various languages. |
| gptkbp:awards |
Drama Desk Award.
Evening Standard Theatre Award. Irish Times Theatre Award. Olivier Award. Tony Award for Best Revival. |
| gptkbp:character_development |
Christy Mahon evolves throughout the play.
Old Mahon represents traditional authority. Pegeen Mike is strong-willed. |
| gptkbp:conflict |
personal vs societal expectations.
between tradition and modernity. |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
mixed reviews
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
controversial reception
influential in Irish theatre |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
explores themes of masculinity.
examines the nature of storytelling. reflects Irish identity. |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
' I’m a playboy of the western world.'
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| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:Abbey_Theatre
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| gptkbp:first_performance |
1907
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:musical
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
addresses issues of colonialism.
emerged during the Irish Literary Revival. reflects early 20th-century Irish society. represents the struggle for Irish independence. |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Playboy of the Western World
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| gptkbp:influence |
subsequent Irish playwrights.
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| gptkbp:influenced |
modern Irish drama
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Irish folklore
theatre of the absurd. the works of George Bernard Shaw. the works of Oscar Wilde. the works of Samuel Beckett. |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
real-life events
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:notable_character |
Christy Mahon
Pegeen Mike Old Mahon |
| gptkbp:notable_production |
1960 Broadway revival
2005 Abbey Theatre production 2010 production at the Gate Theatre 2016 production at the Lyric Theatre 2019 production at the Gaiety Theatre |
| gptkbp:official_language |
English
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| gptkbp:performed_by |
theatres worldwide.
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| gptkbp:published_by |
1907
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Ireland
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
the role of women in society.
the playboy as a symbol of rebellion. the west as a place of freedom. |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:heroism rural life |
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:J._M._Synge
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