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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:play
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:film_adaptations
gptkb:The_Man_of_Mode adapted into other media |
| gptkbp:audience |
humor and satire
popular among contemporary audiences popular among contemporaries engages audience with humor and wit |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:George_Etherege
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| gptkbp:character_arc |
Sir Fopling's vanity leads to downfall
Sir Fopling's journey of self-discovery |
| gptkbp:character_development |
Sir Fopling's transformation
focuses on character flaws |
| gptkbp:character_motivation |
desire for acceptance
characters driven by social status |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
interpersonal relationships
social status romantic entanglements internal and external conflicts dynamic character interactions complex character interactions explores romantic entanglements excessive pride characters exhibit flaws and follies |
| gptkbp:character_type |
fop
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| gptkbp:characterization_style |
vivid and memorable characters
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| gptkbp:characterized_by |
exaggerated traits
richly drawn characters |
| gptkbp:conflict |
class conflict
appearance vs reality |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
well-received
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
reflected societal norms
remains relevant in discussions of vanity |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
satire of foppishness
reflects 17th-century English society |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
" I am a man of fashion."
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| gptkbp:film_technique |
influenced comedic writing
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| gptkbp:first_performance |
1676
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| gptkbp:focus |
social manners
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:comedy
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| gptkbp:has_culture |
reflects societal values of the time
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Restoration_England
reflects Restoration England |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
influenced later playwrights
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| gptkbp:historical_legacy |
remains a significant work in theater history
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
important work in English literature
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Sir Fopling's Vanity
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:Restoration_comedy
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| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
inspired later playwrights
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
French comedy
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| gptkbp:inspired |
later comedies
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:language_spoken |
witty exchanges
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| gptkbp:literary_devices |
employs wit and humor
|
| gptkbp:literary_merit |
recognized for its literary quality
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| gptkbp:literary_significance |
early example of comedy of manners
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| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Sir_Fopling_Flutter
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| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:deception
fashion and appearance |
| gptkbp:music_style |
social expectations
five acts three-act structure character-driven comedy restoration theatre uses dramatic irony effectively foolishness of characters maintains tension throughout the play part of the Restoration theatrical tradition |
| gptkbp:narrative |
third-person
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| gptkbp:narrative_style |
dialogue-driven narrative
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| gptkbp:narrative_theme |
themes of love, ambition, and deception
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| gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:Lady_Fidget
gptkb:Mrs._Millamant Mr. Witwoud Lady Daintyfoot Sir Samuel Flutter |
| gptkbp:notable_production |
performed at major theaters
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| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" I am a gentleman of quality."
" I am a man of fashion." |
| gptkbp:notable_themes |
vanity and pretense
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| gptkbp:original_language |
English
|
| gptkbp:performance |
revived multiple times
performed frequently since premiere |
| gptkbp:period |
Restoration period
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| gptkbp:plot |
centers on social ambitions
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| gptkbp:plot_twist |
revelation of true character
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| gptkbp:premiere_location |
gptkb:The_Theatre_Royal,_Drury_Lane
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| gptkbp:publication_year |
1676
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| gptkbp:published |
1676
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:London
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| gptkbp:style |
satirical comedy
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
Sir Fopling as a symbol of vanity
foppery symbolizes societal norms |
| gptkbp:thematic_element |
gptkb:identity
explores themes of love and deception explores human folly |
| gptkbp:theme |
social satire
vanity |