Properties (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
fable
|
| gptkbp:adaptation |
books
animated films theatrical plays |
| gptkbp:author |
Aesop
|
| gptkbp:character |
Grasshopper
Ant |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
featured in various media
used in moral education inspired many retellings popular_in_Western_culture |
| gptkbp:genre |
children's literature
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
varies across cultures
seen as a cautionary tale reflects_societal_values |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Ant and the Grasshopper
|
| gptkbp:influence |
inspired other fables
taught lessons in various cultures |
| gptkbp:language |
Greek
|
| gptkbp:moral |
It is best to prepare for the days of necessity.
|
| gptkbp:narrativeStyle |
didactic
allegorical |
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
popular among children
used in educational settings often referenced in discussions about work ethic still taught today |
| gptkbp:plot |
Grasshopper plays and sings
Grasshopper suffers consequences of inaction Ant_refuses_to_help_Grasshopper Ant_works_hard_during_summer Grasshopper_asks_Ant_for_food_in_winter |
| gptkbp:publishedBy |
ancient times
|
| gptkbp:setting |
summer
winter |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
Ant symbolizes diligence
Grasshopper symbolizes carelessness |
| gptkbp:taught |
value of hard work
dangers of laziness importance of planning ahead |
| gptkbp:theme |
preparation
consequences hard work cautionary tale didactic literature animal fable moral tale allegorical tale |