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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:short_story
gptkb:play |
gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:animated_film graphic novel. animated film. musical. ballet. radio drama. children's book. theatrical play. puppet show. |
gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:television
gptkb:theatrical_performances |
gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Oscar_Wilde
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gptkbp:character |
the Firework Maker.
the Gardener. the King. the Old Man. the Princess. the Royal Family. the Townsfolk. the other fireworks. |
gptkbp:character_arc |
the Rocket's journey from pride to humility
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gptkbp:character_development |
the Rocket's realization of his flaws
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gptkbp:characters |
gptkb:the_King
the Princess the other fireworks |
gptkbp:collection |
gptkb:The_Happy_Prince
gptkb:The_Happy_Prince_and_Other_Tales |
gptkbp:conflict |
the Rocket's arrogance
the Rocket's self-discovery the Rocket's struggle with his own arrogance. |
gptkbp:critical_reception |
mixed reviews
generally positive. |
gptkbp:cultural_impact |
part of children's literature canon.
inspired discussions on pride |
gptkbp:first_performance |
1908
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gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:children's_literature
gptkb:fantasy |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Remarkable Rocket
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gptkbp:illustrated_by |
gptkb:Walter_Crane
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gptkbp:illustrator |
gptkb:Charles_Robinson
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gptkbp:influence |
inspired adaptations.
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gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:children's_literature
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gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Victorian_literature
fairy tale tradition Victorian literature. fairy tales. Aesop's Fables. |
gptkbp:influences |
modern fairy tales
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gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:fairy_tales
Wilde's own experiences. |
gptkbp:inspired_by |
gptkb:folklore
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gptkbp:language |
English
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gptkbp:literary_devices |
irony
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gptkbp:main_character |
the Rocket
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gptkbp:message |
the role of fate.
the journey of self-discovery. the value of friendship. the folly of pride. the nature of beauty. the consequences of arrogance. the contrast between appearance and reality. the impact of societal expectations. the importance of being true to oneself. the significance of self-awareness. |
gptkbp:mood |
whimsical
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gptkbp:moral |
humility is important.
self-importance leads to downfall true worth is not determined by outward appearances. |
gptkbp:narrative |
third-person.
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gptkbp:narrative_style |
gptkb:fairy_tales
allegorical |
gptkbp:notable_quote |
" I am the most remarkable Rocket in the world."
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gptkbp:performed_at |
gptkb:theater_festivals
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gptkbp:performed_by |
amateur theater groups
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gptkbp:plot |
a boastful Rocket's journey
a boastful rocket's journey to find acceptance. |
gptkbp:publication |
anthology.
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gptkbp:published_in |
gptkb:The_Happy_Prince_and_Other_Tales
1888 |
gptkbp:published_year |
1888
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gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:The_Happy_Prince
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gptkbp:resolution |
the Rocket's fate
the Rocket's fate at the end of the story. |
gptkbp:setting |
a royal garden
a lavish royal celebration a royal celebration. |
gptkbp:style |
satirical
satirical. |
gptkbp:symbolism |
the Fireworks symbolize fleeting glory.
the Rocket represents vanity the Rocket symbolizes pride. |
gptkbp:target_audience |
gptkb:children
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gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:humor
vanity self-importance |
gptkbp:translated_into |
multiple languages
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gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Oscar_Wilde
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Oscar_Wilde
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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