Statements (276)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:poetry
gptkb:play |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:stage_play
Musical compositions Modern translations |
| gptkbp:adaptations |
gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:radio_station none known |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:theater
gptkb:film radio and television original screenplay |
| gptkbp:analysis |
gptkb:Christianity
Existentialism Heroism |
| gptkbp:audience |
Adult audience.
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Unknown
gptkb:Conor_Mc_Pherson |
| gptkbp:available_in |
gptkb:audiobook
gptkb:print digital format |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Tony_Award_for_Best_Play
gptkb:Irish_Times_Theatre_Award Tony Award nomination Tony Award for Best Play (nominated) |
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Ivan
gptkb:The_antagonist gptkb:The_Devil gptkb:Liam gptkb:Nicky The narrator The bartender The protagonist The mentor The friend The rival The fisherman The ghost The old man The captain The crew member The stranger The sailor The storyteller Mr. Lockhart The witness Sharky's mother The observer Sharky's brother Sharky's friend |
| gptkbp:character_development |
Liam's conflict
Nicky's struggles Old Man's wisdom Sharky's journey Vincent's redemption |
| gptkbp:character_voice |
First-person
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| gptkbp:characters |
gptkb:Richie
gptkb:Ivan gptkb:Liam gptkb:Vincent gptkb:Nicky Old Man Sharky Mr. Lockhart |
| gptkbp:conflict |
Internal struggle of Sharky.
Relationship with family. Struggle with addiction. |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Positive reviews
generally positive positive reviews acclaimed by critics popular with audiences acclaimed performances Appreciated for its emotional depth Examined for its philosophical themes Studied for its linguistic features Well-regarded by scholars strong themes |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced literature
performed internationally influenced film influenced other playwrights studied in academic settings influenced theatre part of contemporary Irish theatre canon |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Literary heritage
Anglo-Saxon literature Themes of mortality Themes of spirituality Themes of exile explores themes of despair and hope. |
| gptkbp:depicts |
struggles with addiction
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| gptkbp:directed_by |
gptkb:Conor_Mc_Pherson
gptkb:John_Crowley |
| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Conor_Mc_Pherson
|
| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 90 minutes
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| gptkbp:examines |
human relationships
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| gptkbp:explores |
moral dilemmas
human condition search for meaning confrontation with the past struggles of addiction |
| gptkbp:features |
supernatural elements
use of humor symbolism of the sea conversations among characters |
| gptkbp:first_performance |
gptkb:The_National_Theatre_of_Ireland
gptkb:Royal_Court_Theatre gptkb:The_Abbey_Theatre gptkb:The_Royal_Court_Theatre December 2006 |
| gptkbp:follows |
gptkb:Sharky's_Christmas
a group of characters |
| gptkbp:form |
gptkb:Elegy
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:drama
|
| gptkbp:has_symbol |
the house
the past the bottle the card game |
| gptkbp:has_themes |
gptkb:loss
hope forgiveness |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Contextualized in medieval literature
Illustrates the importance of the sea Reflects seafaring culture Represents Anglo-Saxon values |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Seafarer
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:Beowulf
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:James_Joyce
gptkb:Samuel_Beckett gptkb:Celtic_mythology gptkb:John_B._Keane Irish folklore Christian themes Irish culture. Personal loss. Irish theatre tradition |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:The_Old_Man_and_the_Sea
gptkb:The_Tempest gptkb:Celtic_mythology gptkb:The_Odyssey gptkb:The_Rime_of_the_Ancient_Mariner gptkb:The_Inferno Irish folklore modern drama |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:The_Book_of_Job
Influenced writers Personal experiences of the author. Inspired artists Inspired poets |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
gptkb:mythology
Irish culture personal experiences personal experiences of the playwright |
| gptkbp:is_available_in |
print and digital formats
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| gptkbp:is_available_on |
gptkb:DVD
gptkb:streaming_platforms |
| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
theater anthologies
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| gptkbp:is_considered_as |
a modern classic
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| gptkbp:is_considered_by |
gptkb:scholars
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| gptkbp:is_discussed_in |
academic papers
|
| gptkbp:is_inspired_by |
Mamet's own experiences
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| gptkbp:is_notable_for |
its dialogue
|
| gptkbp:is_noted_for |
its humor
its character development its tension |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
Mamet's body of work
|
| gptkbp:is_referenced_in |
gptkb:popular_culture
|
| gptkbp:is_reviewed_by |
critics
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| gptkbp:is_set_in |
the winter season
a house in Dublin |
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
theater courses
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| gptkbp:language |
English
Old English |
| gptkbp:length |
approximately 90 minutes
|
| gptkbp:literary_devices |
Imagery
Alliteration |
| gptkbp:main_character |
Sharky
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| gptkbp:mood |
Melancholic
Reflective |
| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:Hope
gptkb:Isolation gptkb:World_Series_of_Poker gptkb:family the sea gambling |
| gptkbp:notable_awards |
Tony Award for Best Play (nominated)
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| gptkbp:notable_performances |
gptkb:Broadway
West End production Druid Theatre Company production |
| gptkbp:notable_production |
gptkb:The_Abbey_Theatre
gptkb:Druid_Theatre_Company gptkb:Broadway West End production 2015 revival 2006 London production National Theatre production 2008 New York production 2010 Dublin production |
| gptkbp:notable_publication |
gptkb:Exeter_Book
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| gptkbp:notable_quote |
“ Hope is a dangerous thing.”
“ The heart must be steadfast.” “ The sea is a path of sorrow.” “ Wretched is the one who has no experience of the sea.” “ You can’t escape your past.” “ It’s a hard life, but it’s my life.” “ The sea is a great leveler.” “ We all have our demons.” |
| gptkbp:notable_themes |
gptkb:Journey
gptkb:wisdom Longing Nature of existence Transience of life |
| gptkbp:number_of_acts |
one
Two acts. |
| gptkbp:original_language |
English
|
| gptkbp:performance |
Approximately 90 minutes.
Included in anthologies Performed in academic settings Recited at literary festivals |
| gptkbp:performance_style |
naturalistic
|
| gptkbp:performed_at |
various festivals
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| gptkbp:performed_by |
professional actors
professional theater companies amateur actors |
| gptkbp:performed_in |
gptkb:theater
universities community theaters |
| gptkbp:period |
Anglo-Saxon period
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| gptkbp:plot |
A man confronts his past during Christmas Eve.
A man faces his past while playing cards on Christmas Eve. |
| gptkbp:premiere_date |
gptkb:2006
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| gptkbp:premiered_on |
gptkb:2006
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| gptkbp:produced_by |
gptkb:Royal_Court_Theatre
gptkb:Atlantic_Theater_Company gptkb:theater |
| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:Druid_Theatre_Company
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| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:Faber_and_Faber
gptkb:Samuel_French |
| gptkbp:published_in |
gptkb:2006
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| gptkbp:received |
positive reviews
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| gptkbp:related_works |
The Weir
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| gptkbp:scholarships |
Studied in literature courses
Analyzed in literary criticism Referenced in historical studies |
| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:Dublin
gptkb:Ireland |
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Dublin,_Ireland
gptkb:Ireland gptkb:ocean Christmas Eve |
| gptkbp:setting_time |
Christmas Eve
|
| gptkbp:style |
Naturalism
naturalism dark comedy |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
Cards
Alcohol The sea |
| gptkbp:takes_place_in |
Christmas Eve
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| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:Faith
gptkb:Isolation gptkb:friendship The sea alcoholism redemption |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:loss
gptkb:friendship alcoholism redemption |
| gptkbp:translated_into |
multiple languages
Translated into modern English Translated into other languages |
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Conor_Mc_Pherson
gptkb:David_Mamet |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:theater
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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