Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
fable
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
animated films
comic strips short films stage plays various retellings in literature and media |
| gptkbp:author |
Aesop
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| gptkbp:character |
the villagers
the wolf the sheep a shepherd boy |
| gptkbp:conflict |
the boy falsely claims a wolf is attacking the sheep
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
used as a cautionary tale
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| gptkbp:drawings |
often illustrated in children's books
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| gptkbp:genre |
children's literature
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Man Who Cried Wolf
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| gptkbp:influence |
inspired similar stories
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| gptkbp:language |
various languages
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| gptkbp:moral |
Liars are not believed even when they tell the truth.
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| gptkbp:narrativeStyle |
gptkb:The_Wolf_and_the_Lamb
gptkb:The_Boy_Who_Cried_Wolf gptkb:The_Tortoise_and_the_Hare gptkb:The_Fox_and_the_Grapes allegorical |
| gptkbp:publishedBy |
ancient times
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| gptkbp:resolution |
the_wolf_actually_comes_and_the_villagers_do_not_believe_him
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| gptkbp:setting |
a village
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| gptkbp:taught |
the importance of honesty
the value of trust the importance of communication the consequences of negligence the impact of fear on decision making the impact of reputation the significance of accountability the importance of vigilance the consequences of irresponsibility the danger of false alarms the effects of manipulation the importance of being taken seriously the importance of community trust the importance of listening to warnings the relationship between actions and consequences the role of honesty in relationships the role of honesty in society the significance of being responsible. the value of credibility |
| gptkbp:theme |
the consequences of lying
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