The Second Maiden's Tragedy
GPTKB entity
Properties (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
play
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
The Tragedy of the Second Maiden
adapted into modern performances. |
| gptkbp:artMovement |
dramatic irony
blank verse |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Thomas_Middleton
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| gptkbp:characterDevelopment |
The King faces moral dilemmas.
The Rival's motivations are explored. The_Maiden_evolves_throughout_the_play. |
| gptkbp:criticalReception |
mixed reviews
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| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
influenced later playwrights
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| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
examines the human condition.
reflects societal values of the time. contributes to the understanding of tragedy. |
| gptkbp:genre |
tragedy
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| gptkbp:hasPerformance |
1611
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
analyzed for its historical context.
analyzed for its dramatic structure. analyzed for its portrayal of gender roles. analyzed for its themes of love. analyzed for its use of language. |
| gptkbp:historicalContext |
early 17th century England
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Second Maiden's Tragedy
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| gptkbp:influence |
Jacobean drama
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| gptkbp:influencedBy |
Roman tragedies.
Greek_tragedies. Elizabethan_drama. |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
classical tragedies
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:majorIndustry |
love and sacrifice
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| gptkbp:notableFeature |
gptkb:The_Maiden
The King The Rival performed in various theaters The King's decision The Rival's betrayal performed in academic settings. The_Maiden's_sacrifice performed_at_the_Globe_Theatre. performed_at_the_Royal_Shakespeare_Company. |
| gptkbp:notableQuote |
"Sacrifice is the price of love."
Love_is_a_cruel_master. |
| gptkbp:publications |
quarto
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| gptkbp:publishedIn |
c. 1620
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:ancient_Greece
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
The King represents authority.
The Rival represents ambition. The_Maiden_represents_purity. |
| gptkbp:thematicElement |
betrayal
fate revenge redemption honor |