Statements (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:play
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:website
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:theatre
gptkb:opera gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Euripides
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| gptkbp:character_relationships |
Clytemnestra is responsible for Agamemnon's death.
Electra and Clytemnestra are mother and daughter. Orestes and Clytemnestra are mother and son. Orestes and Electra are siblings. Orestes is haunted by the Furies. Orestes seeks revenge on Clytemnestra. |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
has been analyzed by numerous scholars.
has been critiqued for its pacing. has been praised for its psychological depth. is considered one of Euripides' major works. is often compared to Aeschylus' works. |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
has influenced playwrights and authors.
inspired various adaptations in different media. is part of the canon of Western drama. is performed in theaters worldwide. is referenced in modern literature. |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
explores themes of justice and morality.
examines the role of women in society. influences modern psychological thought. is studied in literature and drama courses. reflects on the consequences of revenge. |
| gptkbp:first_performance |
408 BC
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:earthquake
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
part of the tradition of Greek tragedy.
reflects the societal values of its time. written during the classical period of Ancient Greece. |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Orestes
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| gptkbp:influence |
Western literature
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| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:City
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| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Clytemnestra
gptkb:Electra gptkb:Orestes |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
uses symbolism.
uses dramatic irony. includes dialogue that reveals character motivations. employs foreshadowing. features soliloquies. |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" I am a man, not a god."
" What is the good of life?" |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:The_Oresteia
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| gptkbp:performance |
features a chorus.
often performed in classical Greek style. uses masks and costumes. |
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Argos
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| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:revenge
gptkb:Order madness |