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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:anthology
gptkb:book |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Rudyard_Kipling
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:2010
gptkb:animated_film Stage plays Animated films children's theater animated series. |
| gptkbp:art_style |
colorful
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Rudyard_Kipling
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| gptkbp:available_formats |
gptkb:book
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| gptkbp:character_development |
The Elephant's Child learns from experiences
Elephant's Child grows curious Elephant's Child learns about consequences. |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
Elephant's Child and his mother
Elephant's Child and the crocodile Elephant's Child and the other animals |
| gptkbp:character_traits |
innocent
naive adventurous playful. imaginative. persistent. |
| gptkbp:conflict |
Curiosity vs. caution
Elephant's Child vs. the world |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Well-received
well-received |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced children's storytelling
inspired educational programs. Influenced children's storytelling featured in children's literature courses. adapted into puppet shows. influenced modern children's authors. used in storytelling workshops. |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
Referenced in various adaptations
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Explains the origin of the elephant's trunk
reflects colonial attitudes. teaches lessons about curiosity. |
| gptkbp:education |
Teaches curiosity and exploration
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| gptkbp:first_published |
1902
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| gptkbp:format |
gptkb:printer
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:book
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Elephant's Child
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| gptkbp:illustrator |
gptkb:John_Lockwood_Kipling
gptkb:Joseph_Rudyard_Kipling |
| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
Inspired many children's authors.
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
African folklore
British colonial literature Victorian values. |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:book
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:mythological_figure
African folklore |
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-1-59308-000-1
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:literary_devices |
gptkb:Person
Imagery Repetition |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Elephant's_Child
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| gptkbp:mood |
Playful
Whimsical Light-hearted |
| gptkbp:moral |
learning through experience
Curiosity leads to growth The importance of asking questions Be cautious of your surroundings. Curiosity can lead to growth. |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
gptkb:fairy_tale
Third-person narration |
| gptkbp:next_edition |
1902 edition
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:The_Cat_That_Walked_by_Himself
gptkb:The_Sing-Song_of_Old_Man_Kangaroo How the Leopard Got His Spots |
| gptkbp:page_count |
gptkb:64
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Just_So_Stories
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| gptkbp:plot |
Linear
The story of how the elephant got its trunk. |
| gptkbp:plot_twist |
The Elephant's Child gets his trunk
|
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:Macmillan
gptkb:Just_So_Stories |
| gptkbp:published_year |
1902
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| gptkbp:publishes |
hardcover
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| gptkbp:related_works |
gptkb:The_Cat_That_Walked_by_Himself
gptkb:The_Sing-Song_of_Old_Man_Kangaroo How the Leopard Got His Spots |
| gptkbp:resolution |
Understanding through experience
Elephant's Child learns about life |
| gptkbp:series |
gptkb:Just_So_Stories
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Africa
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
The river
The crocodile The elephant's trunk the crocodile symbolizes danger. the river symbolizes knowledge. the trunk symbolizes adaptability. |
| gptkbp:target_audience |
gptkb:Person
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| gptkbp:theme |
curiosity
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| gptkbp:voice_actor |
omniscient narrator
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