The Emperor Jones

GPTKB entity

Statements (72)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:novel
gptkb:play
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Eugene_O'_Neill
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:opera
gptkb:film
gptkbp:adapted_into gptkb:musical
gptkb:ballet
gptkb:radio_station
gptkbp:author gptkb:Eugene_O'_Neill
gptkbp:awards gptkb:award
gptkb:none
gptkbp:character_development gptkb:Brutus_Jones
explores themes of identity
the ghost of the past
the native people
Brutus Jones evolves
Brutus Jones faces his past
gptkbp:critical_reception controversial
gptkbp:cultural_impact gptkb:significant
performed worldwide
studied in schools
discussed in academia
influenced playwrights
gptkbp:cultural_significance examines colonialism
reflects on leadership
addresses psychological themes
gptkbp:genre gptkb:High_School
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Emperor Jones
gptkbp:influenced theater movements
subsequent playwrights
gptkbp:influenced_by Caribbean culture
African folklore
American theater traditions
gptkbp:influences modern drama
African American theater
gptkbp:inspired_by gptkb:Haitian_Revolution
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Brutus_Jones
gptkbp:narrative_style expressionism
stream of consciousness
symbolism
gptkbp:notable_performance gptkb:Dr._Paul_Robeson
gptkb:John_Houseman
gptkbp:notable_performers gptkb:Dr._Paul_Robeson
gptkb:Denzel_Washington
gptkbp:notable_quote " I am the Emperor!"
" I can’t go back!"
" I’m a king!"
" I’m not afraid!"
" I’m the master!"
" I’m the master of my fate!"
gptkbp:official_language English
gptkbp:performance revived multiple times
performed on Broadway
performed in Europe
gptkbp:performed_by gptkb:musical
international festivals
regional theaters
gptkbp:premiere gptkb:The_Provincetown_Playhouse
gptkbp:premiered_on gptkb:1920
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:1920
gptkb:1921
gptkbp:setting gptkb:island
gptkbp:symbolism the crown
the color black
the jungle
gptkbp:theme power and corruption
gptkbp:themes gptkb:species
gptkb:superhero
guilt
gptkbp:written_by gptkb:Eugene_O'_Neill