The Fly (1958 short story)

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:short_story
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:The_Fly_(1986_film)
gptkbp:adapted_into gptkb:David_Cronenberg
gptkb:film
gptkbp:author gptkb:George_Langelaan
gptkbp:character_arc gptkb:tragic_figure
descent into madness
gptkbp:character_development tragic
gptkbp:character_motivation scientific curiosity
gptkbp:character_relationships gptkb:hubris
internal struggle
scientist and wife
gptkbp:characterized_by gptkb:complex
gptkbp:climax transformation revelation
gptkbp:conflict man vs. self
gptkbp:critical_reception positive
gptkbp:cultural_impact gptkb:significant
gptkbp:explores scientific ethics
human condition
gptkbp:explores_themes alienation
ethical implications of science
gptkbp:first_published gptkb:Playboy
gptkbp:genre gptkb:science_fiction
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Fly (1958 short story)
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:horror_genre
gptkb:horror_films
science fiction literature
body horror genre
psychological horror.
modern horror narratives
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Frankenstein
gptkb:The_Metamorphosis
gptkb:Gothic_literature
gptkbp:inspired gptkb:The_Fly_(1958_film)
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:literary_devices foreshadowing
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Scientist
gptkbp:mood dark
gptkbp:motif gptkb:identity
gptkbp:narrative first-person
linear
gptkbp:plot scientific experiment gone wrong
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:Playboy_Enterprises
gptkbp:published_in gptkb:1958
gptkb:Playboy_Magazine
gptkbp:resolution tragic ending
gptkbp:role gptkb:protagonist
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Laboratory_Services
gptkbp:setting_time mid-20th century
gptkbp:sound suspenseful
gptkbp:symbolism fly
gptkbp:symbolizes loss of humanity
gptkbp:theme gptkb:transformation
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Fly_(1958_film)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5