The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds
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gptkb:novel
gptkb:play gptkb:film |
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4
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Paul_Zindel
gptkb:Joanne_Woodward |
gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:1972
gptkb:play gptkb:film The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds (play) |
gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:film
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gptkbp:antagonist |
gptkb:Beatrice
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gptkbp:associated_act |
2
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gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Paul_Zindel
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gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Pulitzer_Prize_for_Drama
Academy Award nomination for Best Actress Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress |
gptkbp:based_on |
gptkb:play
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gptkbp:box_office |
moderate success
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gptkbp:character_development |
Beatrice's struggles
Beatrice's decline Ruth's jealousy Tillie's growth |
gptkbp:character_relationships |
Beatrice and Ruth
Beatrice vs. society Ruth vs. Tillie Tillie and Beatrice Tillie and Ruth Tillie vs. Beatrice |
gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:Charles_Lang
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gptkbp:climax |
gptkb:festival
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gptkbp:conflict |
mental health
internal conflict family dynamics personal identity external conflict |
gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:critical_reception |
positive
generally positive |
gptkbp:cultural_impact |
gptkb:theatre
gptkb:American_theater gptkb:literary_work gptkb:artwork gptkb:film thematic studies scholarly articles psychological studies inspired discussions on mental health high school productions educational discussions feminist readings addresses social issues college productions thematic explorations explored themes of isolation influential in feminist cinema explores complex female characters addressed the role of women highlighted family issues |
gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Paul_Zindel
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gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:20th_Century_Fox
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gptkbp:editor |
gptkb:Robert_L._Smith
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gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:1972
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gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:High_School
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The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds
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gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:American_theater
coming-of-age literature |
gptkbp:influenced_by |
real-life events
real-life experiences scientific concepts Zindel's childhood Zindel's experiences with his mother |
gptkbp:influences |
theater adaptations
American drama |
gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:theatre
personal experiences personal struggles of the characters Zindel's own family experiences |
gptkbp:is_motivated_by |
Beatrice's need for control
Ruth's search for identity Tillie's desire for acceptance |
gptkbp:language |
English
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gptkbp:legacy |
cult classic status
influenced future filmmakers adaptations in various media studied in film courses reference in feminist film discussions |
gptkbp:main_character |
Tillie
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gptkbp:motif |
hope
failure isolation science experiments mother-daughter relationships |
gptkbp:music |
gptkb:Miklos_Rozsa
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gptkbp:narrative_style |
realism
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gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:Beatrice
gptkb:Ruth gptkb:Nanny Tillie |
gptkbp:notable_quote |
" Life is a series of choices."
“ You have to be brave.” " You have to make your own way." " Hope is what keeps us going." " The marigolds are a symbol of hope." " We all have our own marigolds." “ I can’t be like you.” “ I want to be a scientist.” “ The marigolds are a symbol of hope.” “ You’re not a failure.” |
gptkbp:official_language |
English
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gptkbp:performance |
gptkb:musical
realism regional theaters |
gptkbp:plot |
A dysfunctional family struggles with personal issues.
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gptkbp:premiere |
gptkb:Borough
gptkb:1965 |
gptkbp:premiered_on |
gptkb:1965
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gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:1964
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gptkbp:published_year |
gptkb:1964
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gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Harper_&_Row
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gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1972
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gptkbp:resolution |
Tillie's success
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gptkbp:runtime |
100 minutes
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gptkbp:screenplay_by |
gptkb:Paul_Zindel
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gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:New_York
1960s 1970s America |
gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:Diana_Muldaur
gptkb:Lynn_Carlin gptkb:Joanne_Woodward Ruth White |
gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:education
gptkb:science gptkb:cemetery growth success hope failure gamma rays marigolds |
gptkbp:thematic_element |
science vs. nature
dreams vs. reality hope vs. despair acceptance vs. rejection family vs. individuality fear vs. courage growth vs. stagnation identity vs. self-perception love vs. hate |
gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:science
hope resilience family dynamics abuse mental illness science and experimentation |
gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:family
abuse mental illness |
gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Paul_Zindel
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