Properties (73)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
literary genre
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
American_suburbs
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| gptkbp:characterizedBy |
dark humor
social critique themes of alienation |
| gptkbp:explores |
the dark side of suburban life
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Suburban Gothic
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| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:Southern_Gothic
Postmodern literature |
| gptkbp:is_used_in |
satire
mental health issues the nature of reality cultural anxieties moral ambiguity symbolism the impact of technology irony moral dilemmas social norms the pursuit of happiness disillusionment the supernatural family dynamics the nature of happiness the nature of truth unreliable narrators elements of horror moral decay the impact of social media the role of memory the search for meaning unexpected twists the impact of trauma dysfunctional families the search for identity traditional gender roles the search for belonging the search for truth the impact of consumerism the nature of evil the concept of community secrets and lies the search for authenticity the fragility of relationships the concept of success characters seeking redemption the commodification of culture the impact of societal expectations the concept of normalcy the impact of isolation the illusion of control social disintegration identity and self-perception characters facing existential crises characters facing moral choices characters grappling with their pasts characters in crisis characters who are outsiders characters with dual lives characters with hidden pasts mundane settings the breakdown of communication the consequences of conformity the idealization of suburbia the impact of family secrets the_American_Dream |
| gptkbp:isPortrayedAs |
isolation and loneliness
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| gptkbp:notablePerson |
gptkb:Tom_Perrotta
gptkb:Jeffrey_Eugenides gptkb:Richard_Yates |
| gptkbp:notableWorks |
'American_Beauty'_(film)
'Little_Children'_by_Tom_Perrotta 'The_Virgin_Suicides'_by_Jeffrey_Eugenides |