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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:miniseries gptkb:film gptkb:stage_play commercially successful cultural sensitivity cultural dialogue film and stage |
| gptkbp:adaptation_year |
1937
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| gptkbp:adaptations |
gptkb:film
gptkb:stage_play |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:film gptkb:stage_play |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Pearl_S._Buck
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Best_Novel
gptkb:American_Academy_of_Arts_and_Letters_award gptkb:Pulitzer_Prize |
| gptkbp:book_series |
part of a series
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| gptkbp:cast |
gptkb:Sidney_Franklin
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| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:the_village_people
gptkb:O-Lan the landowner Wang Lung's father Wang Lung's sons rise from poverty to wealth the rich merchants |
| gptkbp:character_arc |
Wang Lung's transformation
Wang Lung's rise and fall |
| gptkbp:character_development |
Wang Lung's journey
Wang Lung's transformation O-Lan's strength |
| gptkbp:character_motivation |
desire for prosperity
survival and prosperity |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
gptkb:hubris
family dynamics |
| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:Karl_Freund
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| gptkbp:climax |
Wang Lung's rise to power
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| gptkbp:conflict |
class struggle
social class struggle personal vs. societal expectations internal and external Wang Lung's struggles with wealth |
| gptkbp:cover_artist |
gptkb:unknown
illustrated by John Steuart Curry |
| gptkbp:critical_analysis |
studied in literature courses
explores themes of survival examines social hierarchy depicts the cycle of life explores human connection to land |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
widely acclaimed
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
increased interest in Chinese culture
influenced perceptions of China influenced perceptions of rural China inspired discussions on agrarianism inspired discussions on agrarian issues influenced perceptions of Chinese culture |
| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
Chinese culture and society
Chinese peasant life Chinese peasantry |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
depiction of rural life
highlights the importance of family addresses issues of poverty depicts rural life in China depicts rural Chinese life depicts traditional Chinese values impact on perceptions of China representation of Chinese society |
| gptkbp:cultural_symbol |
gptkb:Ancestry.com
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| gptkbp:depicts |
peasant life
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| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Sidney_Franklin
gptkb:Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
| gptkbp:discusses |
gptkb:Holocaust
class struggle resilience gender roles hardship |
| gptkbp:educational_value |
taught in schools
|
| gptkbp:explores |
gptkb:cultural_identity
social change moral dilemmas family dynamics personal ambition wealth and poverty |
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:Lotus
gptkb:O-Lan traditional values conflict between tradition and modernity Chinese customs symbolic characters Wang Lung's family |
| gptkbp:feminine_perspective |
O-Lan's role
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| gptkbp:film |
gptkb:Luise_Rainer
gptkb:Walter_Brennan gptkb:Paul_Muni |
| gptkbp:film_awards |
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Actress
gptkb:Academy_Awards |
| gptkbp:film_editing |
gptkb:Luise_Rainer
gptkb:Mako_Iwamatsu gptkb:Henry_Fonda gptkb:NBC gptkb:Paul_Muni |
| gptkbp:film_technique |
inspired other films
inspired cinematic portrayals of China |
| gptkbp:first_edition |
published by John Day Company
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Sons
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| gptkbp:follows |
gptkb:Wang_Lung
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:Herbert_Stothart
gptkb:historical_fiction |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Chinese revolution
Chinese agrarian society early 20th century China set during the early 20th century |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
gptkb:Chinese_Civil_War
gptkb:World_War_I gptkb:World_War_II |
| gptkbp:historical_figures |
references to real Chinese leaders
|
| gptkbp:historical_legacy |
enduring relevance
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
depicts Chinese history
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Good Earth
|
| gptkbp:influence |
American literature
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:film_industry
American literature Asian American literature subsequent authors film adaptations of novels social perceptions of China later works on rural life cultural representations of China |
| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
inspired future writers
inspired future writers about China |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:feminism
gptkb:philosophy American literature Chinese culture Chinese history naturalism realism social issues environmentalism Chinese customs and traditions |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Chinese culture
Buck's experiences in China Pearl S. Buck's experiences in China |
| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:literary_criticism
gptkb:theater_productions socioeconomic studies cultural studies historical studies literary discussions scholarly analysis feminist readings adaptations in other media comparative literature studies other works of literature postcolonial readings environmental readings |
| gptkbp:is_a_representation_of |
O-Lan as a representation of strength
|
| gptkbp:is_critiqued_by |
examines social issues
examines colonialism and imperialism |
| gptkbp:is_symbolic_of |
connection to land
the cyclical nature of life |
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-1-5011-1234-5
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| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
considered a classic
|
| gptkbp:literary_devices |
gptkb:metaphor
imagery foreshadowing |
| gptkbp:literary_significance |
important work in American literature
classic American literature explores themes of survival and resilience explores themes of family and tradition |
| gptkbp:main_actor |
gptkb:Luise_Rainer
gptkb:Paul_Muni |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Wang_Lung
gptkb:O-Lan |
| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:family
wealth and poverty famine and prosperity |
| gptkbp:narrative |
omniscient narrator
linear progression |
| gptkbp:narrative_focus |
family dynamics
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| gptkbp:narrative_style |
third-person
third-person omniscient third-person narration |
| gptkbp:narrative_theme |
wealth and poverty
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| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" The land is the source of life."
" We are all of us the children of the earth." " The earth is our mother." " A man is not a man without land." " I have no fear of the future." |
| gptkbp:o-lan's_background |
gptkb:oppression
former slave |
| gptkbp:o-lan's_character_development |
evolves throughout the story
|
| gptkbp:o-lan's_character_traits |
strong and resilient
|
| gptkbp:o-lan's_contributions |
key to success
|
| gptkbp:o-lan's_death |
significant event
significant turning point |
| gptkbp:o-lan's_death's_impact |
devastating for Wang Lung
|
| gptkbp:o-lan's_influence_on_wang_lung |
profound
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| gptkbp:o-lan's_legacy |
enduring strength
|
| gptkbp:o-lan's_role |
supportive wife
supportive partner |
| gptkbp:o-lan's_role_in_society |
marginalized
reflects gender roles of the time |
| gptkbp:o-lan's_sacrifices |
for her family
for family |
| gptkbp:o-lan's_strength |
embodies resilience
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| gptkbp:page_count |
over 400
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| gptkbp:pearl_s._buck's_activism |
advocated for women's rights.
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| gptkbp:pearl_s._buck's_awards |
gptkb:Nobel_Prize_in_Literature
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| gptkbp:pearl_s._buck's_background |
gptkb:Author
American author raised in China |
| gptkbp:pearl_s._buck's_biography |
died in 1973
born in 1892 |
| gptkbp:pearl_s._buck's_education |
studied at Randolph-Macon Woman's College
|
| gptkbp:pearl_s._buck's_impact |
on global literature
increased awareness of Chinese issues |
| gptkbp:pearl_s._buck's_influence |
advocated for Chinese culture
|
| gptkbp:pearl_s._buck's_legacy |
advocacy for Asian culture
|
| gptkbp:pearl_s._buck's_nobel_prize |
gptkb:Nobel_Prize_in_Literature
in Literature |
| gptkbp:pearl_s._buck's_other_works |
gptkb:The_Good_Earth_Trilogy
|
| gptkbp:pearl_s._buck's_themes |
cultural understanding
|
| gptkbp:performance |
reflects real events in China
reflects real events |
| gptkbp:plot |
loss of values
rise to wealth follows the life of a Chinese farmer return to the land |
| gptkbp:protagonist |
gptkb:Wang_Lung
gptkb:O-Lan gptkb:farmers |
| gptkbp:publication |
hardcover
|
| gptkbp:published |
1931
|
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:John_Day_Company
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| gptkbp:published_in |
1931
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| gptkbp:published_year |
1931
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| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:John_Day_Company
|
| gptkbp:reader_demographic |
evokes empathy
popular among readers widely read in schools varied interpretations of themes. popular among diverse audiences widely read across ages |
| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1970
1937 |
| gptkbp:resolution |
Wang Lung's legacy
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| gptkbp:screenplay_by |
gptkb:Pearl_S._Buck
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| gptkbp:sequel |
gptkb:Sons
|
| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:China
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:China
early 20th century |
| gptkbp:symbol_of_hardship |
gptkb:Holocaust
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| gptkbp:symbol_of_prosperity |
the land
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:wealth
the seasons the earth earth the land |
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
fertility
prosperity the earth |
| gptkbp:theme |
land and agriculture
|
| gptkbp:themes |
change and progress
tradition vs modernity land and agriculture family and tradition wealth and poverty existentialism and materialism |
| gptkbp:translated_into |
multiple languages
|
| gptkbp:viewpoint |
omniscient
|
| gptkbp:wang_lung's_challenges |
natural disasters
family loyalty |
| gptkbp:wang_lung's_character_arc |
transformation from humble farmer to wealthy landowner
transformation from poor to wealthy |
| gptkbp:wang_lung's_children |
four
|
| gptkbp:wang_lung's_connection_to_nature |
gptkb:spirituality
deeply rooted |
| gptkbp:wang_lung's_daughter |
gptkb:Nung_Wen
|
| gptkbp:wang_lung's_downfall |
greed and corruption
|
| gptkbp:wang_lung's_family |
grows larger
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| gptkbp:wang_lung's_final_fate |
returns to the land
returns to simplicity |
| gptkbp:wang_lung's_final_realization |
importance of land
importance of the land. |
| gptkbp:wang_lung's_identity |
tied to the land
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| gptkbp:wang_lung's_internal_conflict |
between tradition and change
|
| gptkbp:wang_lung's_journey |
self-discovery
|
| gptkbp:wang_lung's_legacy |
gptkb:land_ownership
passed to his sons |
| gptkbp:wang_lung's_motivations |
to provide for his family
|
| gptkbp:wang_lung's_relationship_with_his_sons |
strained
|
| gptkbp:wang_lung's_relationship_with_land |
deeply connected
central to his identity |
| gptkbp:wang_lung's_relationship_with_the_wealthy |
complex and conflicted
|
| gptkbp:wang_lung's_son |
Nung En
|
| gptkbp:wang_lung's_struggles |
famine and drought
maintaining wealth |
| gptkbp:wang_lung's_struggles_with_identity |
as a wealthy man
|
| gptkbp:wang_lung's_values |
hard work and perseverance
|
| gptkbp:wang_lung's_view_of_wealth |
corrupting influence
|
| gptkbp:wang_lung's_view_on_wealth |
temporary
|
| gptkbp:wang_lung's_wealth |
grows over time
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| gptkbp:wang_lung's_wife |
gptkb:O-Lan
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| gptkbp:won_award |
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Actress
Academy Award nominations |
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Pearl_S._Buck
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| gptkbp:year |
early 20th century
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Kurt_Vonnegut
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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