Statements (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:short_story
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
none known
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| gptkbp:adapted_into |
none known
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Jack_Finney
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| gptkbp:character_arc |
characters face moral choices
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| gptkbp:character_decisions |
impact the story's outcome
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| gptkbp:character_development |
explores human nature
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| gptkbp:character_motivation |
desire for knowledge
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| gptkbp:character_relationships |
tension between characters
explores marital dynamics curiosity leads to trouble |
| gptkbp:character_traits |
complex and relatable
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| gptkbp:climax |
discovery of the box's contents
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| gptkbp:conflict |
ambiguous ending
human vs. unknown |
| gptkbp:critical_analysis |
examined for its moral implications
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
generally positive
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
discussed in literary circles
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| gptkbp:cultural_references |
mentioned in discussions of ethics
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:science_fiction
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
reflects 1950s anxieties
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Box (short story)
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| gptkbp:influence |
inspired other science fiction works
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| gptkbp:influenced |
later science fiction authors
horror genre as well inspired various adaptations in literature. |
| gptkbp:influences |
modern speculative fiction
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
Jack Finney's experiences
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| gptkbp:is_symbolic_of |
the box as a metaphor for choices
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:length |
short
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| gptkbp:literary_devices |
foreshadowing
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| gptkbp:literary_significance |
examines ethical questions
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| gptkbp:main_character |
Mr. and Mrs. Hargrove
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| gptkbp:message |
consequences of curiosity
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| gptkbp:mood |
suspenseful
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| gptkbp:motif |
secrecy
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| gptkbp:narrative |
linear
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| gptkbp:narrative_style |
third-person
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| gptkbp:narrative_theme |
exploration of human curiosity
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| gptkbp:plot |
gradual build-up of tension
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| gptkbp:plot_twist |
unexpected ending
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| gptkbp:publication_year |
gptkb:1958
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| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:The_Magazine_of_Fantasy_&_Science_Fiction
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| gptkbp:published_in |
gptkb:1958
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| gptkbp:reader_demographic |
provokes thought
open to multiple readings elicits strong emotional reactions |
| gptkbp:resolution |
moral choice made by characters
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| gptkbp:setting |
a suburban home
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| gptkbp:style |
concise and impactful
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
the box represents temptation
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| gptkbp:thematic_element |
exploration of fear
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| gptkbp:theme |
moral dilemmas
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| gptkbp:viewpoint |
omniscient narrator
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| gptkbp:writings |
often studied in classrooms
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Richard_Matheson
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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