Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:play
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
King Lear by William Shakespeare
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| gptkbp:audience |
gptkb:Jewish_community
theatergoers Shakespeare enthusiasts |
| gptkbp:awards |
nominated for several theater awards
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| gptkbp:based_on |
gptkb:King_Lear
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| gptkbp:characters |
gptkb:Rebecca
gptkb:David gptkb:Sarah gptkb:Eli gptkb:Moses |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
mixed reviews
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
reinterprets classic literature
explores Jewish identity |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:tragedy
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Jewish King Lear
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| gptkbp:influenced |
contemporary Jewish theater
adaptations of Shakespeare's works |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:Shakespearean_drama
gptkb:Jewish_community |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Mamet's personal experiences
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:notable_production |
2004 Off-Broadway production
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| gptkbp:notable_quote |
challenges traditional narratives
highlights moral dilemmas reflects on the human condition depicts the struggle for power captures the essence of tragedy examines the concept of madness explores the nature of authority illustrates the consequences of betrayal questions familial loyalty reveals the complexity of relationships |
| gptkbp:notable_themes |
gptkb:loss
gptkb:Legacy redemption father-daughter relationships |
| gptkbp:performance |
performed in various theaters
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| gptkbp:premiered_on |
gptkb:2004
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:New_York_City
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| gptkbp:style |
dramatic dialogue
character-driven narrative modern adaptation |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:power
gptkb:betrayal gptkb:identity gptkb:family |
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:David_Mamet
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Jacob_Gordin
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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