Statements (178)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:play
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Tony_Award_for_Best_Play
gptkb:Jessica_Lange gptkb:The_Barrymore_Theatre gptkb:The_American_Airlines_Theatre gptkb:David_Tennant gptkb:Vanessa_Redgrave gptkb:Matthew_Rhys gptkb:Diana_Rigg gptkb:Court_Theatre gptkb:New_York_Theatre_Workshop gptkb:Patti_Lu_Pone |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:The_Misanthrope_(2016) gptkb:ballet gptkb:television_series gptkb:theatre gptkb:opera gptkb:novel gptkb:film musical adaptations stage adaptations ballet adaptations translations into other languages |
| gptkbp:art_movement |
French classicism
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Molière
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| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Acaste
gptkb:Clitandre gptkb:Dubois gptkb:Oronte gptkb:Philinte gptkb:Célimène |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
Alceste and Célimène
Alceste and Philinte Célimène and Oronte Alceste and Oronte Alceste's disdain for society Célimène's flirtation with multiple suitors Alceste vs Célimène Alceste vs Oronte Alceste vs society Alceste vs. friends Alceste vs. love Alceste vs. society |
| gptkbp:character_traits |
cynicism
idealism romanticism misanthropy |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
widely acclaimed
well-received performed worldwide widely regarded as a classic |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
performed worldwide
inspired discussions on morality influenced modern theatre inspired discussions on society influenced modern comedy inspired discussions on ethics inspired critical essays inspired parodies studied in literature courses inspired modern adaptations inspired discussions on art inspired discussions on culture adapted into various languages inspired discussions on love inspired theatrical productions inspired discussions on friendship inspired discussions on human nature inspired discussions on relationships adapted for television inspired scholarly analysis inspired discussions on authenticity performed in educational institutions inspired discussions on social norms inspired discussions on character inspired discussions on honesty inspired discussions on values inspired performances in different styles |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
reflection on human nature
critique of social norms exploration of authenticity explores themes of love and honesty reflects societal norms of 17th century France |
| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Richard_Eyre
gptkb:Robert_Wilson gptkb:Matthew_Warchus gptkb:Peter_Brook gptkb:Ivo_van_Hove |
| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:Theater_of_the_Palais-Royal
gptkb:Paris gptkb:Theatre_de_l'_Hôtel_de_Bourgogne |
| gptkbp:first_performance |
1666
1668 The Palais-Royal Theatre |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:musical
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
17th century France
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Misanthrope
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:theatre
gptkb:Politician |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
French classical theatre
satirical comedy Molière's other works |
| gptkbp:influences |
satirical comedy
character-driven narratives |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
inspired by personal experiences
modern playwrights satirical writers social commentators Molière's life |
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:French
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| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Alceste
gptkb:Célimène |
| gptkbp:music_style |
French classical theater
|
| gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:Acaste
gptkb:Clitandre gptkb:Dubois gptkb:Oronte gptkb:Philinte gptkb:Célimène |
| gptkbp:notable_performance |
modern adaptations
modern theatre experimental theatre classical performances classical theatre |
| gptkbp:notable_performers |
gptkb:John_Malkovich
gptkb:David_Mamet gptkb:Angela_Lansbury gptkb:Alfred_Molina gptkb:Kevin_Kline |
| gptkbp:notable_production |
gptkb:1989_production_by_the_Comédie-Française
2014 production by the American Conservatory Theater 2002 production by the Sydney Theatre Company 2010 production by the Classic Stage Company 2016 production by the Royal Shakespeare Company 2018 production by the Goodman Theatre 2019 production by the National Theatre 2020 production by the Old Globe Theatre 2021 production by the Shakespeare Theatre Company 2022 production by the Guthrie Theater |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" The truth is that we are all hypocrites."
" I prefer to be unhappy alone than happy with others." " Love is a game that two can play and both win." " I am not a man of the world." " I prefer to be alone than in bad company." " I hate mankind, for I think myself one of the best of them." " I cannot bear the hypocrisy of society" " I prefer to be alone" " The truth is rarely pure and never simple" " I cannot bear the hypocrisy of society." " I would rather be a misanthrope than a hypocrite." |
| gptkbp:official_language |
gptkb:French
|
| gptkbp:performance |
farce
performed worldwide comedy of manners |
| gptkbp:premiere |
1666
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| gptkbp:premiere_date |
1666
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| gptkbp:published_by |
1666
1669 |
| gptkbp:scholarly_analysis |
examined in literature courses
discussed in theatre studies interpreted through feminist lens analyzed for themes of authenticity explored in philosophical contexts |
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Paris
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| gptkbp:social_structure |
five acts
|
| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:comic_book
satirical |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
love and betrayal
social critique truth and deception |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:political_movement
love hypocrisy |
| gptkbp:themes |
social criticism
hypocrisy |
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Molière
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