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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:play
gptkb:film
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gptkbp:adaptation
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staged productions
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gptkbp:adapted_into
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gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:theatrical_performances
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gptkbp:artistic_influence
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realism
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gptkbp:audience
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thought-provoking
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gptkbp:author
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gptkb:David_Mamet
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gptkbp:available_on
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published scripts
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gptkbp:based_on
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gptkb:play
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gptkbp:character_age
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elderly
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gptkbp:character_development
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minimal
philosophical discussions
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gptkbp:character_motivation
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search for meaning
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gptkbp:character_relationships
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gptkb:philosophical_debates
gptkb:different_perspectives
complex and layered
intimate conversations
contrasting viewpoints
conversational tension
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gptkbp:character_traits
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philosophical
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gptkbp:characterized_by
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subtle
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gptkbp:characters
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two
two elderly men
George and Charlie
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gptkbp:cinematography_by
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gptkb:Michael_Ballhaus
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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positive
generally positive
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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influenced modern theater
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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reflects societal issues
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gptkbp:debut_year
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gptkb:1977
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gptkbp:dialogue_focus
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humor and wit
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gptkbp:directed_by
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gptkb:David_Mamet
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gptkbp:duration
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approximately 30 minutes
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gptkbp:explores
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gptkb:communication
gptkb:friendship
the passage of time
aging
philosophical themes
the human condition
existential questions
existential themes
the absurdity of life
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gptkbp:famous_quote
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“ You know what I think?”
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gptkbp:features
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two characters
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gptkbp:features_conversations_about
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ducks
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gptkbp:first_performance
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gptkb:1972
gptkb:St._Nicholas_Theatre_Company
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gptkbp:focus
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life's absurdities
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gptkbp:follows
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conversations about ducks
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:comedy
gptkb:drama
gptkb:theatrical_performances
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gptkbp:has_editing_by
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Barbara Tulliver
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gptkbp:has_soundtrack
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gptkb:David_Mamet
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gptkbp:has_themes
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gptkb:communication
gptkb:friendship
isolation
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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The Duck Variations
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gptkbp:influence
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gptkb:existentialism
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gptkbp:influenced
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theater education
modern theater
contemporary playwrights
comedic plays
dialogue in film
dialogue in literature
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gptkbp:influenced_artists
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gptkb:Samuel_Beckett
absurdist theater
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:Samuel_Beckett
gptkb:absurdism
absurdist theatre
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gptkbp:influences
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dialogue-driven plays
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gptkbp:inspiration
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observations of ducks
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gptkbp:inspired
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subsequent works by Mamet
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gptkbp:is_available_on
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gptkb:DVD
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gptkbp:is_considered
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a classic of American theatre
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gptkbp:is_notable_for
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gptkb:character_development
artistic expression
cultural significance
philosophical discussions
artistic merit
audience engagement
use of symbolism
critical analysis
intellectual engagement
character interactions
thematic exploration
subtle social commentary
philosophical inquiry
thematic depth
theatrical innovation
exploration of human nature
dramatic tension
witty dialogue
exploration of existential themes
scholarly interest
influence on playwrights
character-driven narrative
use of humor
dialogue-driven scenes
minimalist setting
theatrical dialogue
impact on theatre
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gptkbp:is_part_of
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Mamet's body of work
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:language_spoken
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conversational
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gptkbp:motif
|
ducks
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gptkbp:music_style
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gptkb:American_theater
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gptkbp:notable_aspect
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philosophical discussions
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gptkbp:notable_awards
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gptkb:none
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gptkbp:notable_character
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two elderly men
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gptkbp:notable_for
|
gptkb:dialogue
its simplicity
its brevity
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gptkbp:notable_performance
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gptkb:St._Nicholas_Theatre_Company
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gptkbp:notable_production
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gptkb:Steppenwolf_Theatre
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gptkbp:notable_products
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gptkb:humor
|
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gptkbp:notable_quote
|
" What do you think of ducks?"
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gptkbp:notable_themes
|
gptkb:friendship
nature vs. nurture
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gptkbp:number_of_acts
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one
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gptkbp:original_language
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English
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gptkbp:performance
|
gptkb:theater
approximately 30 minutes
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gptkbp:performance_style
|
gptkb:theatrical_performances
naturalistic
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gptkbp:performed_by
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professional theater companies
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gptkbp:performed_in
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gptkb:theater_festivals
gptkb:theater_productions
universities
workshops
high schools
community theaters
international theaters
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gptkbp:premiere
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gptkb:1977
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gptkbp:premiered_on
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gptkb:The_Goodman_Theatre
gptkb:1977
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gptkbp:produced_by
|
gptkb:David_Mamet
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gptkbp:production_company
|
Mamet Productions
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gptkbp:published_by
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gptkb:Grove_Press
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gptkbp:published_in
|
gptkb:1977
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gptkbp:received
|
critical acclaim
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gptkbp:related_works
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gptkb:American_Buffalo
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gptkbp:released_in
|
gptkb:1977
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gptkbp:runtime
|
approximately 30 minutes
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gptkbp:screenplay_by
|
gptkb:David_Mamet
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gptkbp:set_in
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gptkb:park
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gptkbp:setting
|
gptkb:park
a city park
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gptkbp:style
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minimalist
conversational
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gptkbp:symbolism
|
ducks as a metaphor
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gptkbp:thematic_element
|
nature
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gptkbp:theme
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human relationships
human nature
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gptkbp:themes
|
gptkb:philosophy
human nature
human existence
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gptkbp:written_by
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gptkb:David_Mamet
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:David_Mamet
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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