Statements (109)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:book_series
gptkb:novel gptkb:character |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:television gptkb:film gptkb:stage_play |
| gptkbp:adaptation_year |
1900
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| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:film
gptkb:stage_play |
| gptkbp:appears_in |
gptkb:Ragged_Dick
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Horatio_Alger_Jr.
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| gptkbp:character_development |
Dick's growth from poverty to success
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| gptkbp:character_relationships |
Dick and his aspirations for a better life
Dick and his friends' loyalty Dick and his mentor's bond Dick and his struggles with authority Dick and the wealthy man's gratitude |
| gptkbp:character_traits |
gptkb:Courageous
Optimistic Resourceful Hardworking Generous |
| gptkbp:conflict |
Social class struggle
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| gptkbp:created_by |
gptkb:Horatio_Alger
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Generally positive
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influence on American literature
Influenced American literature |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
Referenced in various media
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| gptkbp:first_published |
1868
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Mark_the_Match_Boy
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| gptkbp:genre |
Young adult fiction
Young adult literature |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Post-Civil War America
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Ragged Dick
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| gptkbp:illustrated_by |
F. T. Merrill
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| gptkbp:illustrator |
gptkb:F._O._C._Darley
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| gptkbp:influence |
Inspired similar stories of success
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Penny_dreadfuls
gptkb:American_Dream American Dream concept |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Horatio Alger's own experiences
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Continues to be studied in literature courses
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| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Dick_Hunter
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| gptkbp:moral |
Hard work leads to success
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| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:friendship
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| gptkbp:narrative |
Third-person
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| gptkbp:narrative_style |
gptkb:Realism
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| gptkbp:plot_point |
Dick helps a wealthy man
Dick's friendship with other street boys Dick's moral dilemmas Dick's relationship with his mentor Dick's rise in social status |
| gptkbp:protagonist |
gptkb:Bootblack
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| gptkbp:published |
1868
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| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:A._K._Loring
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| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:A._K._Loring
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| gptkbp:sequel |
Fame and Fortune
The Young Hero The Young Adventurer The Young Engineer The Young Farmer The Young Sailor The Cash Boy The Store Boy The Young Artist The Young Explorer The Young Inventor The Young Merchant The Young Outlaw The Young Salesman The Young Doctor The Young Soldier The Young Pioneer The Young Mechanic The Young Scientist The Young Spy The Young Achiever The Young Acrobat The Young Adventuress The Young Architect The Young Bank Clerk The Young Champion The Young Creator The Young Detective The Young Dreamer The Young Idealist The Young Innovator The Young Lawyer The Young Leader The Young Patriot The Young Philanthropist The Young Reformer The Young Reporter The Young Star The Young Teacher The Young Trailblazer The Young Visionary |
| gptkbp:series |
Ragged Dick series
|
| gptkbp:series_order |
gptkb:1
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:New_York_City
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
Bootblacks represent the working class
Friendship represents support Money represents success |
| gptkbp:target_audience |
Young readers
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| gptkbp:theme |
Rags to riches
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Charles_Dickens
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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