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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:novel
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:The_Grand_High_Witch
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gptkbp:adaptation
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gptkb:television_series
gptkb:1990
gptkb:2020
gptkb:The_Witches_(1990_film)
gptkb:The_Witches_(2020_film)
gptkb:film
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gptkbp:antagonist
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gptkb:the_Witches
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gptkbp:author
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gptkb:Roald_Dahl
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gptkbp:awards
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BAFTA nominations
Academy Award nominations
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gptkbp:character_traits
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bravery
resourcefulness
cleverness
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gptkbp:conflict
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boy vs witches
boy vs society
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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mixed reviews
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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influenced children's literature
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gptkbp:cultural_references
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stage plays.
theme park attractions.
theatrical adaptations.
popular in Halloween culture.
merchandise and adaptations.
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:Magic:_The_Gathering_set
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Roald Dahl's The Witches
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gptkbp:illustrator
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gptkb:Quentin_Blake
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:fairy_tale
gptkb:mythological_figure
Dahl's childhood experiences.
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gptkbp:inspiration
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Dahl's experiences with witches
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:main_character
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the Boy
Grandmamma
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gptkbp:moral
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Friendship is important.
Trust your instincts.
Courage can overcome evil.
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gptkbp:narrative_style
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first-person
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gptkbp:notable_quote
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“ They are always plotting to get rid of children.”
“ A witch is always a witch.”
“ Witches are not like you and me.”
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gptkbp:plot
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A boy and his grandmother fight against witches.
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gptkbp:published_by
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gptkb:1983
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gptkbp:resolution
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the boy defeats the witches.
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gptkbp:series
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standalone novel
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gptkbp:setting
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gptkb:England
gptkb:Norway
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gptkbp:symbolism
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grandmother symbolizes wisdom.
the boy symbolizes innocence.
witches symbolize danger.
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gptkbp:target_audience
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gptkb:Person
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gptkbp:theme
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gptkb:Monarch
good vs evil
childhood
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