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Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
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gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:video_games
gptkb:radio_station gptkb:television gptkb:film gptkb:stage_play graphic novels radio dramas 2020 film adaptation 1933 film adaptation |
gptkbp:adaptation_year |
gptkb:1958
gptkb:2000 gptkb:2007 gptkb:2018 gptkb:2020 gptkb:2021 1933 |
gptkbp:adaptations |
gptkb:theater
gptkb:television gptkb:film |
gptkbp:author |
gptkb:H._G._Wells
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gptkbp:character_development |
Griffin's descent into madness
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gptkbp:character_traits |
gptkb:intelligence
desperation arrogance |
gptkbp:conflict |
man vs self
man vs society |
gptkbp:critical_reception |
positive
mixed reviews |
gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired various adaptations
influenced popular culture inspired discussions on morality inspired discussions on ethics of science |
gptkbp:famous_quote |
' I am invisible, understand, simply because people refuse to see me.'
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gptkbp:film_technique |
inspired horror films
inspired science fiction films inspired thriller films |
gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:science_fiction
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Invisible Man (novel)
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gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:horror_genre
science fiction genre discussions on ethics in science H. G. Wells' other works philosophical discussions on identity literature on invisibility |
gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:horror_genre
science fiction literature modern horror films science fiction genre |
gptkbp:influenced_artists |
inspired later works on invisibility
inspired works on ethics in science inspired works on identity |
gptkbp:language |
English
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gptkbp:literary_movement |
gptkb:Victorian_literature
speculative fiction |
gptkbp:literary_significance |
examines human nature
early example of science fiction explores ethical implications of science |
gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Griffin
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gptkbp:narrative_style |
first-person
third-person |
gptkbp:notable_quote |
' I am invisible, understand, simply because people refuse to see me.'
' The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' is referenced. |
gptkbp:plot |
gptkb:murder
social commentary scientific experimentation chase scenes invisibility serum Griffin's experiments Griffin's struggle for acceptance Griffin's ultimate fate Griffin's violent actions scientist discovers invisibility |
gptkbp:protagonist |
gptkb:Griffin
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gptkbp:published |
1897
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gptkbp:published_in |
1897
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gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:C._Arthur_Pearson_Ltd.
gptkb:C._Arthur_Pearson_Ltd |
gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:19th_century
gptkb:England |
gptkbp:symbolism |
alienation
invisibility scientific hubris invisibility as a metaphor for alienation science as a double-edged sword |
gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:identity
isolation madness |
gptkbp:themes |
isolation
madness science and ethics |
gptkbp:viewpoint |
omniscient
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:H._G._Wells
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
2
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