Statements (79)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:play
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gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:film
gptkb:The_Seven_Against_Thebes modern performances operatic versions theatrical reinterpretations |
gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Euripides
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gptkbp:character_development |
Oedipus's downfall
Creon's authority Jocasta's struggle |
gptkbp:critical_reception |
mixed reviews in antiquity
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gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influence on later playwrights
influence on storytelling influence on modern drama |
gptkbp:cultural_significance |
exploration of fate
exploration of power dynamics exploration of gender roles Greek tragedy tradition |
gptkbp:debut_year |
409 BC
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gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:earthquake
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gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Peloponnesian_War
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gptkbp:historical_significance |
exploration of human nature
reflection of societal values examination of moral dilemmas |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Phoenician Women
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gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:mythological_figure
Western literature theatre arts dramatic structure |
gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:mythological_figure
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gptkbp:inspired |
modern adaptations
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gptkbp:language |
gptkb:City
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gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:Antigone
gptkb:Creon gptkb:Jocasta gptkb:Oedipus gptkb:Eteocles gptkb:Polyneices |
gptkbp:notable_performance |
ancient festivals
modern theatre festivals classical theatre academic productions |
gptkbp:notable_quote |
" The gods are not to be blamed for the misfortunes of men."
" Love can lead to destruction." " What is the use of life if it is not lived for honor?" " The truth is often bitter." " We are all slaves to fate." " The fate of the city is in the hands of the gods." |
gptkbp:official_language |
Greek
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gptkbp:performed_by |
gptkb:ancient_Greece
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gptkbp:premiered_on |
409 BC
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gptkbp:published_by |
various collections of Euripides' works
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gptkbp:related_works |
gptkb:Antigone
gptkb:Oedipus_Rex |
gptkbp:scholarly_analysis |
political implications
feminist interpretations psychological themes |
gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Thebes
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gptkbp:thematic_element |
divine intervention
loyalty and betrayal war and conflict |
gptkbp:theme |
family conflict
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gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:loyalty gptkb:revenge gptkb:Saint gptkb:Order divine intervention redemption the consequences of pride gender roles tragedy of fate the role of the gods in human affairs conflict between personal desire and duty |
gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Euripides
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Tiresias
gptkb:Euripides gptkb:Ismene |
gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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