Statements (234)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:fictional_character
gptkb:dog_breed gptkb:novel |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Cicely_Tyson
gptkb:band gptkb:Annie |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:Sounder_(film) gptkb:television_series gptkb:theatre gptkb:2003 gptkb:graphic_novel gptkb:animated_film gptkb:book gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:appears_in |
Sounder (novel)
|
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:William_H._Armstrong
|
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:award
|
| gptkbp:belongs_to |
a poor African American family
|
| gptkbp:character |
the father
the mother the teacher the boy the sheriff the boy's mother the boy's father the boy's brother the white man |
| gptkbp:character_development |
family dynamics
Nathan grows throughout the story Nathan's father faces challenges Nathan's mother is nurturing Sounder shows loyalty growth of the boy loyalty of the dog Nathan's growth Sounder's loyalty bond between boy and dog loyalty of Sounder |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
Nathan and Sounder
Nathan and his father Nathan and his mother Sounder and Nathan's family Sounder and family boy and Sounder boy and father boy and mother |
| gptkbp:character_traits |
bravery
compassion resilience |
| gptkbp:conflict |
gptkb:displacement
gptkb:loss hope man vs. nature poverty man vs. society overcoming adversity injustice man vs. self |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
positive
well-received widely studied |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced children's literature
taught in schools translated into multiple languages inspired other works used in educational settings adapted into stage plays adapted into various formats influential in education included in school curricula influenced discussions on race discussed in schools included in reading lists discussed in educational settings |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
rural life
depicts rural life African American experience explores themes of loyalty addresses racial issues |
| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Martin_Ritt
gptkb:Cecil_B._De_Mille |
| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:Kevin_Hooks
gptkb:Cicely_Tyson gptkb:Cecil_Kellaway gptkb:PBS gptkb:Paul_Winfield |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:High_School
gptkb:book |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:American_South
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Sounder
|
| gptkbp:illustrator |
gptkb:James_E._Ransome
|
| gptkbp:impact |
cultural discussions
educational use |
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:book
American literature |
| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
emotional connection
inspiration to overcome challenges understanding of poverty |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:architect
African American folklore |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:architect
gptkb:political_movement African American literature |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
oral traditions
real-life experiences Armstrong's childhood |
| gptkbp:is_a |
gptkb:fictional_character
gptkb:dog_breed |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
the struggles of his owner
|
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
a film adaptation
|
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
his unwavering loyalty
|
| gptkbp:is_motivated_by |
gptkb:survival
love for family loyalty to Sounder |
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0064405880
978-0064405870 978-0064405884 |
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
taught in schools
considered a classic inspired future authors adapted into various media studied in schools influenced future authors adaptations in media influential children's book |
| gptkbp:level |
middle grade
|
| gptkbp:literary_devices |
gptkb:literary_work
simile symbolism imagery foreshadowing |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Sounder
gptkb:Nathan a dog A dog a boy African American boy a boy named Nathan a dog named Sounder an African American boy A boy the novel ' Sounder' |
| gptkbp:moral |
importance of family
value of perseverance impact of racism |
| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:Community_Center
freedom nature hope hunting family bonds poverty |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
limited
third-person limited omniscient |
| gptkbp:notable_story_arc |
coming-of-age
search for identity struggle for survival |
| gptkbp:page_count |
144
|
| gptkbp:plot |
family's struggle
struggles with poverty the impact of racism the family's struggles a boy and his dog the boy's quest for his dog the boy's relationship with his father the boy's struggles with society a boy's bond with his dog search for a father the search for the father the themes of loyalty and love Sounder's injury father's arrest search for father |
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:1969
|
| gptkbp:published_year |
gptkb:1969
|
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Harper_&_Row
|
| gptkbp:related_works |
gptkb:Sounder:_The_Story_of_a_Dog
gptkb:Sounder_(audiobook) gptkb:Roll_of_Thunder,_Hear_My_Cry gptkb:The_Watsons_Go_to_Birmingham gptkb:The_Color_Purple |
| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1972
gptkb:2000 gptkb:2003 |
| gptkbp:represents |
gptkb:faithfulness
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Great_Depression
gptkb:Southern_United_States rural community |
| gptkbp:significance |
depicts African American life
addresses social issues explores themes of resilience depicts the bond between a boy and his dog. |
| gptkbp:symbol |
hope and perseverance
|
| gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:dog_breed
freedom hope the journey the struggle for survival the dog the family unit the boy symbolizes hope the dog Sounder symbolizes loyalty the dog symbolizes loyalty the boy's journey Sounder as a symbol of hope Sounder as a symbol of loyalty the dog as a family member the setting symbolizes hardship the dog Sounder |
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
gptkb:loyalty
gptkb:faithfulness hope struggle |
| gptkbp:target_audience |
gptkb:Person
young adults young readers |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:loyalty
gptkb:Perseverance gptkb:family Racism racism perseverance |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:family
racism poverty perseverance |
| gptkbp:viewpoint |
social commentary
coming-of-age story |
| gptkbp:wildlife |
a dog
|
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:William_H._Armstrong
|