The Parable of the Sower

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:novel
gptkbp:abilities hyperempathy
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:graphic_novel
gptkb:audiobook
gptkbp:adaptation_year gptkb:2020
gptkbp:adaptations gptkb:graphic_novel
gptkbp:author gptkb:Octavia_Butler
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Nebula_Award
gptkb:Locus_Award
gptkbp:character_development Lauren's journey
Lauren's growth
gptkbp:character_relationships Lauren and her community
Lauren and her father
Lauren and her friends
Lauren and her love interest
Lauren and her mother
gptkbp:conflict societal collapse
social collapse
gptkbp:critical_reception acclaimed
positive
widely acclaimed
gptkbp:cultural_impact discussions on social justice
discussions on climate change
discussions on inequality
influenced discussions on race and society
influenced discussions on climate and society
gptkbp:cultural_references African American culture
futurism
American society
gptkbp:discusses the importance of empathy
the role of technology
the collapse of society
gptkbp:genre gptkb:science_fiction
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Parable of the Sower
gptkbp:influenced other authors
theater adaptations
TV series adaptations
gptkbp:influenced_by social issues of the 1990s
Butler's own life experiences
gptkbp:influences gptkb:Afrofuturism
gptkbp:inspiration real-world issues
personal experiences of Octavia Butler
gptkbp:inspired_by real-world issues
gptkbp:isbn 978-1888363969
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:lauren's_age 15 years old
gptkbp:lauren's_belief_system gptkb:Earthseed
gptkbp:lauren's_beliefs adaptability
individual responsibility
community is essential
change is constant
the future is not predetermined
gptkbp:lauren's_challenges hostile environments
gptkbp:lauren's_community gptkb:Acorn
Robledo
gptkbp:lauren's_community-building essential for survival
gptkbp:lauren's_companions fellow survivors
gptkbp:lauren's_development as a leader
gptkbp:lauren's_education self-taught
gptkbp:lauren's_experiences traumatic
gptkbp:lauren's_father gptkb:Reverend_Olamina
gptkbp:lauren's_goal to create a better future
create a new belief system
gptkbp:lauren's_journey self-discovery
to find safety
gptkbp:lauren's_leadership emerges throughout the story
gptkbp:lauren's_mother a nurse
gptkbp:lauren's_narrative reflects resilience
gptkbp:lauren's_philosophy gptkb:Earthseed_philosophy
shapes her actions
gptkbp:lauren's_relationships gptkb:complex
with other characters
gptkbp:lauren's_struggle finding safety
gptkbp:lauren's_struggles against societal norms
gptkbp:lauren's_survival_skills adaptability
gptkbp:lauren's_vision a better future
a new belief system
gptkbp:lauren's_vision_of_earthseed ' God is Change'
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Lauren_Olamina
gptkbp:motif gptkb:religion
gptkb:identity
climate change
class struggle
gptkbp:narrative Lauren's perspective
gptkbp:narrative_style first-person
gptkbp:page_count 297
gptkbp:philosophy gptkb:Earthseed_philosophy
change is constant
we are the ones we've been waiting for
gptkbp:protagonist gptkb:Lauren_Olamina
gptkbp:published gptkb:1993
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:Seven_Stories_Press
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Seven_Stories_Press
gptkbp:reader_demographic gptkb:academic_study
cult following
popular among young adults
inspired adaptations and performances
discussions in book clubs
gptkbp:sequel gptkb:Parable_of_the_Talents
gptkbp:series gptkb:Earthseed
gptkbp:setting dystopian future
gptkbp:symbolism gptkb:Earthseed
growth
the community
the journey
the seed
gptkbp:themes gptkb:survival
gptkb:identity
gptkb:social_justice
gptkb:community
faith
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Anselm_Kiefer
gptkb:Gustave_Moreau
gptkb:Octavia_Butler
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4