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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:animated_series gptkb:television_series gptkb:radio_station gptkb:graphic_novel gptkb:video_game gptkb:film gptkb:stage_play 1996 film 1977 film 2001 film |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:video_games
gptkb:television_series gptkb:film gptkb:stage_play graphic novels stage plays |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:H._G._Wells
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| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Montgomery
gptkb:Doctor_Moreau Beast Folk |
| gptkbp:conflict |
human vs. nature
human vs. animal human-animal hybrids |
| gptkbp:contains |
gptkb:horror
moral dilemmas |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
controversial
mixed reviews |
| gptkbp:criticism |
gptkb:colonialism
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired various adaptations
inspired various artworks inspired merchandise inspired adaptations in various media inspired fashion trends inspired discussions on ethics inspired academic studies inspired literary analysis inspired podcasts inspired theatrical performances inspired social media trends inspired theme park attractions inspired discussions on identity inspired literary criticism inspired various parodies inspired music compositions inspired film festivals inspired art and illustrations inspired literary awards inspired literary discussions discussions on ethics inspired comic adaptations inspired educational curricula inspired academic conferences inspired literary critiques inspired literary festivals inspired online discussions inspired discussions on human nature influenced science fiction literature influenced horror literature inspired literary adaptations inspired discussions on animal rights inspired discussions on genetic engineering inspired philosophical debates inspired literary journals inspired literary reviews inspired literary anthologies inspired literary commentary inspired literary critiques. inspired literary essays inspired literary societies inspired discussions on morality in science |
| gptkbp:depicts |
experiments on animals
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| gptkbp:discusses |
identity and humanity
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| gptkbp:example |
of science fiction
of English literature |
| gptkbp:explores |
the nature of humanity
human-animal hybrids |
| gptkbp:features |
scientific hubris
human-animal hybrids the Sayer of the Law man and nature |
| gptkbp:features_character |
gptkb:Dr._Moreau
gptkb:Doctor_Moreau |
| gptkbp:follows |
the story of a shipwrecked man
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:science_fiction
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| gptkbp:has_impact_on |
science fiction literature
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| gptkbp:has_inspired |
gptkb:video_games
gptkb:various_adaptations |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Island of Doctor Moreau
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:video_games
gptkb:horror_genre gptkb:comic_books modern horror literature horror literature modern science fiction science fiction films biopunk genre ethical discussions in science |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:The_Shape_of_Water
gptkb:Frankenstein gptkb:The_Fly Splice modern science fiction |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Darwinism
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:Darwinism
gptkb:Frankenstein Vivisection debates |
| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:various_adaptations
gptkb:The_Island_of_Dr._Moreau_(1996_film) gptkb:The_Fly_(film) gptkb:The_Island_of_Dr._Moreau_(2017_film) gptkb:The_Human_Centipede_(film) gptkb:The_Island_of_Dr._Moreau_(2001_film) gptkb:The_Island_of_Dr._Moreau_(2006_film) gptkb:The_Island_of_Dr._Moreau_(audiobook) gptkb:The_Island_of_Dr._Moreau_(musical) gptkb:The_Island_of_Dr._Moreau_(radio_play) gptkb:The_Island_of_Dr._Moreau_(stage_adaptation) gptkb:The_Island_of_Dr._Moreau_(video_game) gptkb:The_Wild_Boys_(novel) gptkb:The_Island_of_Dr._Moreau_(1932_film) gptkb:The_Island_of_Dr._Moreau_(1977_film) The Beast Must Die (novel) The Shape of Water (film) The Beast Within (film) The Island of Dr. Moreau (board game) The Island of Dr. Moreau (comic book) The Island of Dr. Moreau (graphic novel) |
| gptkbp:is_a_source_of |
inspiration for writers
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| gptkbp:is_a_subject_of |
gptkb:theatrical_performances
gptkb:literary_criticism film studies philosophical inquiry |
| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
gptkb:literary_criticism
symbolism its philosophical implications |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
the genre of speculative fiction
the concept of the ' Other'. |
| gptkbp:is_available_in |
audiobook format
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| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
discussions of ethics
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| gptkbp:is_critiqued_by |
human hubris
Victorian society Victorian morality its portrayal of race |
| gptkbp:is_discussed_in |
gptkb:academic_circles
gptkb:philosophical_debates ethical debates |
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
gptkb:documentaries
literary anthologies |
| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
the horror genre
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| gptkbp:is_known_for |
dark themes
philosophical questions its vivid imagery |
| gptkbp:is_often_compared_to |
gptkb:Frankenstein
gptkb:The_Strange_Case_of_Dr_Jekyll_and_Mr_Hyde |
| gptkbp:is_often_discussed_in |
gptkb:literary_analysis
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| gptkbp:is_often_referenced_in |
academic papers
discussions of animal rights |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
Western literary canon
the Western literary canon H. G. Wells' body of work the science fiction genre's evolution |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_for |
cultural significance
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| gptkbp:is_referenced_in |
gptkb:popular_culture
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| gptkbp:is_reflected_in |
societal fears
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| gptkbp:is_set_in |
the late 19th century
the South Pacific |
| gptkbp:is_significant_for |
the context of Victorian literature
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| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
academic settings
literary courses |
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0-14-144147-4
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:literary_devices |
gptkb:satire
gptkb:allegory |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Edward_Prendick
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| gptkbp:moral |
humanity vs. monstrosity
nature of humanity what it means to be human the dangers of playing God |
| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:transformation
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| gptkbp:narrative |
first-person
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| gptkbp:narrative_style |
first-person perspective
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| gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:Dr._Moreau
gptkb:Doctor_Moreau Beast Folk |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" The more human we are, the more we are like beasts."
" I am not a beast!" " The Beast Folk are not what they seem." " We are all made of the same stuff." " What is the law?" " The Beast Folk are not men." " The Beast Folk" |
| gptkbp:notable_themes |
gptkb:colonialism
gptkb:identity isolation the impact of technology animal rights the struggle for power the nature of suffering the quest for knowledge fear of the unknown the nature of humanity the search for meaning the limits of science science vs. ethics the consequences of playing God the role of the creator |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:H._G._Wells
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| gptkbp:often_includes |
reading lists
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| gptkbp:page_count |
192
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| gptkbp:parodied_in |
various media
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| gptkbp:plot |
moral dilemmas
moral dilemmas faced by characters experiments on animals survival on the island moral dilemmas of humanity scientific experiments on animals creation of hybrid creatures |
| gptkbp:provided |
literature courses
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| gptkbp:published |
gptkb:1896
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| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:William_Heinemann
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| gptkbp:published_in |
gptkb:1896
serialized form |
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:William_Heinemann
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| gptkbp:raises_awareness_about |
morality in science
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| gptkbp:related_works |
gptkb:The_Invisible_Man
gptkb:The_Time_Machine |
| gptkbp:serialization |
magazines
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:late_19th_century
a remote island |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:colonialism
the unknown the nature of humanity the dangers of unchecked scientific progress the island the Beast Folk human-animal hybrid |
| gptkbp:theme |
ethics of scientific experimentation
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| gptkbp:translated_into |
multiple languages
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| gptkbp:was_a_precursor_to |
genetic engineering themes
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| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:H._G._Wells
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| gptkbp:year |
gptkb:Victorian_era
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:H._G._Wells
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
2
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