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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:novel
gptkb:film
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Colson_Whitehead
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gptkbp:adaptation
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in development
in development for television
planned film adaptation
Planned film adaptation
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gptkbp:author
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gptkb:Colson_Whitehead
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:award
gptkb:Andrew_Carnegie_Medal_for_Excellence_in_Fiction
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gptkbp:based_on
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gptkb:Dozier_School_for_Boys
gptkb:novel
gptkb:The_Nickel_Boys_(novel)
true events
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gptkbp:cast
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gptkb:Jharrel_Jerome
gptkb:Fionn_Whitehead
gptkb:Woody_Mc_Clain
gptkb:Jasmine_Cephas_Jones
gptkb:Michael_Beach
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gptkbp:character
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gptkb:Thelma
gptkb:Elwood_Curtis
gptkb:Griffin
gptkb:Turner
gptkb:The_Colonel
gptkb:Mrs._Curtis
The Warden
Grady
Mr. Hill
Dr. M. C. Mc Crea
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gptkbp:character_arc
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Elwood's journey
Turner's choices
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gptkbp:character_development
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Turner's pragmatism
Elwood's growth
Turner's perspective
Elwood's ideals
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gptkbp:character_relationships
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friendship dynamics
mentor-mentee relationship
Elwood and Turner
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gptkbp:conflict
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personal struggle
institutional racism
Individual vs. Society
Hope vs. Despair
Friendship vs. Survival
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gptkbp:cover_art
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gptkb:Unknown
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gptkbp:covered_by
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features a stark design
designed by Chris Ferrante
includes a photograph of a school
published in hardcover
released in paperback
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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acclaimed
widely acclaimed
Acclaimed by critics
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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Inspiration for social movements
recognized in literary circles
used in academic settings
Discussion on systemic racism
sparks conversations about race
Increased awareness of historical injustices
discusses historical injustices
influences educational discussions
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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discussion of race
reflection on justice
examination of history
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gptkbp:director
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gptkb:Barry_Jenkins
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gptkbp:distributor
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gptkb:streaming_service
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gptkbp:filming_location
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gptkb:Florida
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gptkbp:followed_by
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gptkb:Harlem_Shuffle
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:church
gptkb:High_School
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gptkbp:historical_context
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gptkb:Jim_Crow_laws
segregation
youth reform schools
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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The Nickel Boys
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gptkbp:influenced_artists
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emotional response
social awareness
contemporary relevance
influence on authors
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gptkbp:influences
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gptkb:political_movement
gptkb:American_history
American History
Social Justice
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gptkbp:inspiration
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gptkb:Dozier_School_for_Boys
True events
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gptkbp:isbn
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978-0385537070
9780385537070
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:literary_devices
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gptkb:literary_work
flashbacks
imagery
foreshadowing
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gptkbp:main_character
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gptkb:Elwood_Curtis
gptkb:Turner
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gptkbp:motif
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gptkb:Hope
gptkb:Violence
gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:education
gptkb:Educational_Institution
hope
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gptkbp:narrative_style
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gptkb:Symbolism
gptkb:Realism
Imagery
Third-person
third-person
Non-linear
non-linear
fictionalized account
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gptkbp:narrative_theme
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Coming of age
Moral dilemmas
Loss of innocence
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gptkbp:next_edition
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Hardcover
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gptkbp:notable_work
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gptkb:The_Intuitionist
gptkb:The_Underground_Railroad
gptkb:Harlem_Shuffle
gptkb:Zone_One
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gptkbp:page_count
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224
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gptkbp:plot
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explores systemic racism
examines moral dilemmas
depicts harsh realities of life
focuses on a reform school
highlights friendship under adversity
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gptkbp:preceded_by
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gptkb:The_Underground_Railroad
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gptkbp:premise
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gptkb:government_agency
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gptkbp:production_company
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gptkb:Plan_B_Entertainment
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gptkbp:published_by
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gptkb:2019
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gptkbp:publisher
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gptkb:Doubleday
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gptkbp:reader_demographic
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Emotional engagement
Critical reflection
Empathy for characters
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gptkbp:release_date
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July 16, 2019
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gptkbp:release_format
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streaming
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gptkbp:release_year
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gptkb:2023
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gptkbp:runtime
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gptkb:unknown
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gptkbp:setting
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gptkb:Florida
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gptkbp:style
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lyrical
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gptkbp:symbolism
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gptkb:Nickel_Academy
gptkb:The_Nickel_Academy
gptkb:The_letter
the past
The train
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gptkbp:target_audience
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Adult readers
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gptkbp:themes
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gptkb:Community_Center
gptkb:Injustice
Racism
racism
abuse
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gptkbp:writer
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gptkb:Barry_Jenkins
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gptkbp:written_by
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gptkb:Colson_Whitehead
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