Statements (392)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:carnival
gptkb:opera gptkb:play gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:City
gptkb:Alan_Cumming gptkb:theatre gptkb:Anne_Bogart gptkb:deity |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:Giorgio_Battistelli
gptkb:ballet gptkb:theatre gptkb:The_Bacchae_by_Anne_Carson gptkb:The_Bacchae_by_David_Greig gptkb:Robert_B._Parker's_version gptkb:Richard_Strauss gptkb:opera gptkb:The_Bacchae_(film) gptkb:Peter_Brook's_production gptkb:film academic studies scholarly articles graphic novels stage productions television adaptations international performances community theater productions critical essays short films various modern adaptations musical adaptations radio plays ballet adaptations modern retellings theatrical reviews opera adaptations thematic analyses dramatic readings online performances interactive theater interpretative performances The Bacchae (opera) educational adaptations The Bacchae by Peter Brook The Bacchae by Richard Schechner The Bacchae by Robert B. Parker |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:ballet gptkb:films gptkb:opera gptkb:Peter_Brook gptkb:Charles_Marowitz gptkb:film musicals |
| gptkbp:antagonist |
gptkb:deity
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| gptkbp:based_on |
The Bacchae by Euripides
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| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:the_Bacchae
gptkb:military_officer gptkb:Tiresias gptkb:Cadmus gptkb:Maenads gptkb:star gptkb:mobile_application gptkb:Bacchae Chorus of Women Singers of Dionysus |
| gptkbp:climax |
Pentheus's death
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| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:Euripides
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| gptkbp:conflict |
human vs. divine
reason vs. emotion Dionysus vs Pentheus human vs divine reason vs emotion |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
widely acclaimed
performed worldwide considered a classic considered a masterpiece analyzed in literature courses |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
performed worldwide
inspired various artworks influenced modern theater influenced philosophy influenced art influenced music studied in literature courses inspired modern adaptations influenced psychology influenced theatre influenced psychology (Freudian analysis) |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
exploration of identity
Exploration of gender roles reflects societal norms explores human nature exploration of power dynamics inspired various artistic works exploration of gender roles analyzed in feminist critiques explores the nature of divinity addresses the conflict between reason and emotion examined in psychological studies examines the consequences of hubris depicts the power of the divine explores themes of civilization vs. barbarism influences modern interpretations of tragedy performed in various adaptations worldwide reflects on the nature of worship used in academic studies of Greek drama highlights the importance of ritual reflects on the role of women in society addresses the conflict between civilization and nature Conflict between civilization and nature addresses the consequences of hubris examines the conflict between reason and emotion highlights the importance of balance in life Representation of the duality of human nature |
| gptkbp:depicts |
Gender Roles
Human Suffering the consequences of hubris the conflict between order and chaos The Power of the Gods |
| gptkbp:examines |
the nature of power
the nature of freedom the nature of belief the role of women the nature of identity the nature of society the role of men the nature of revenge the nature of culture the nature of madness the nature of tradition the nature of chaos the nature of order the nature of control the nature of ecstasy the nature of ritual |
| gptkbp:explores |
gptkb:TV_series
madness power dynamics gender roles the nature of divinity divine retribution the nature of humanity |
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:Transformation
gptkb:Pentheus gptkb:choir gptkb:mythological_figure gptkb:deity gptkb:Maenads gptkb:Satyrs female followers tragedy of Pentheus |
| gptkbp:features_character |
gptkb:Pentheus
gptkb:Tiresias gptkb:Cadmus gptkb:deity gptkb:star |
| gptkbp:first_performance |
405 BC
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:earthquake
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:mythological_figure
Dionysian festivals the role of theatre in society reflects religious practices reflects cultural values reflects ancient Greek society reflects gender dynamics classical Athens the impact of the Peloponnesian War |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Bacchae
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:theatre Western literature |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:psychologist Western literature Modern Theatre Contemporary Adaptations |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Greek_Tragedy
gptkb:mythological_figure Dionysian cults |
| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:theatre
various artistic works modern interpretations scholarly analysis theatrical interpretations |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
gptkb:Cult_of_Dionysus
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| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
gptkb:organization
Literary Studies Theatre Studies |
| gptkbp:is_considered_as |
A Classic
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| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:City
English |
| gptkbp:literary_devices |
gptkb:earthquake
symbolism imagery irony foreshadowing choral odes |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Pentheus
gptkb:deity |
| gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:Tiresias
gptkb:Cadmus gptkb:star |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
its music
its choreography its staging |
| gptkbp:notable_performance |
gptkb:Modern_adaptations
gptkb:Classical_Greek_theater Greek theater modern adaptations Greek theatre |
| gptkbp:notable_production |
gptkb:film_festival
gptkb:festival gptkb:Lyric_Opera_of_Chicago gptkb:Royal_Opera_House gptkb:opera |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
“ I am a god, and I will be honored.”
“ In the end, we are all subject to fate.” “ The truth is often a bitter pill.” “ You must not resist the will of the gods.” “ The man who is not a part of the community is a beast.” “ The man who is wise is the man who knows his limits.” “ Madness is a gift from the gods.” “ Women are not to be trifled with.” “ You must learn to respect the gods.” “ You cannot escape your fate.” “ The man who is truly wise is the one who knows he knows nothing.” “ I will show you what it means to be a god.” “ The truth is always bitter.” “ You must not be too proud of your wisdom.” “ I will show you what it is to be a god.” “ The truth is always a bitter pill.” “ You must not be too proud, nor too humble.” “ You must be mad to be free.” “ The man who is not afraid of the gods is a fool.” |
| gptkbp:notable_song |
gptkb:Euripides'_Chorus
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| gptkbp:official_language |
gptkb:City
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| gptkbp:performance |
dramatic
improvisational choral ritualistic |
| gptkbp:performed_by |
gptkb:The_United_States
gptkb:theatre gptkb:Europe gptkb:theater_festivals gptkb:Asia gptkb:Australia gptkb:ancient_Greece Various Theatre Companies Various Theatres various theater companies modern theaters High School Productions University Productions |
| gptkbp:plot |
The importance of community
The nature of belief The theme of the search for identity The theme of duality The theme of divine intervention The role of women in society The role of fate The theme of revenge The exploration of power dynamics The exploration of the nature of belief The exploration of the nature of truth The exploration of the human psyche The exploration of sexuality The exploration of existential questions The exploration of madness The exploration of the nature of suffering The relationship between gods and mortals The theme of the search for meaning The theme of liberation The exploration of the nature of reality The exploration of the subconscious The theme of the struggle for power The theme of the struggle for survival The theme of transformation The significance of ritual The exploration of societal norms Agave kills her son Pentheus Dionysus reveals his true nature Dionysus seeks revenge on Pentheus Pentheus denies Dionysus' divinity The exploration of the nature of love the destruction of Thebes the maenads worship Dionysus The exploration of the nature of power The exploration of the nature of sacrifice The significance of the natural world Consequences of hubris Dionysus leads the Maenads Exploration of ecstasy and madness The clash of rationality and irrationality The conflict between order and chaos The consequences of denial The exploration of the consequences of belief The exploration of the limits of reason The exploration of the nature of community The exploration of the nature of conflict The exploration of the nature of consciousness The exploration of the nature of existence The exploration of the nature of existence. The exploration of the nature of faith The exploration of the nature of family The exploration of the nature of freedom The exploration of the nature of friendship The exploration of the nature of happiness The exploration of the nature of morality The exploration of the nature of space The exploration of the nature of the cosmos The exploration of the nature of the infinite The exploration of the nature of the mind The exploration of the nature of the self The exploration of the nature of the soul The exploration of the nature of the universe The exploration of the nature of time The exploration of the nature of trust The power of the divine The significance of the festival of Dionysus The theme of chaos versus order The theme of identity crisis The theme of the consequences of desire The theme of the fragility of human existence The theme of the power of the unconscious The theme of the search for belonging The theme of the search for connection The theme of the search for enlightenment The theme of the search for fulfillment The theme of the search for hope The theme of the search for justice The theme of the search for love The theme of the search for peace The theme of the search for redemption The theme of the search for self-knowledge The theme of the search for the absolute The theme of the search for the boundless The theme of the search for the divine The theme of the search for the essence of life The theme of the search for the eternal The theme of the search for the timeless The theme of the search for the ultimate meaning The theme of the search for the ultimate truth The theme of the search for transcendence The theme of the search for truth The theme of the search for understanding The theme of the search for wisdom The theme of the supernatural Themes of identity and transformation The exploration of the nature of the human experience |
| gptkbp:premiere |
gptkb:1960
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| gptkbp:premiered_on |
405 BC
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| gptkbp:published_by |
various collections
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| gptkbp:resolution |
Agave's realization
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| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:Thebes
gptkb:ancient_Greece |
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Thebes
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:beer
gptkb:theatre gptkb:the_maenads nature madness chaos feminine power the duality of man the vine the animalistic nature of humanity |
| gptkbp:thematic_element |
the duality of man
divine retribution the role of women the consequences of hubris the nature of worship |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:revenge
gptkb:Revenge gptkb:Divine_Madness madness gender roles divine retribution divine madness the conflict between freedom and restraint |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:revenge
gptkb:Revenge gptkb:Divine_Madness madness divine retribution |
| gptkbp:translated_into |
gptkb:Robert_B._Parker
gptkb:Robert_Fagles multiple languages James Scully |
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Euripides
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| gptkbp:written_in |
gptkb:City
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