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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:musical
gptkb:anthology
gptkb:fairy_tale
gptkb:novel
gptkb:play
gptkb:film
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Oscar_Wilde
gptkb:The_Happy_Prince
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gptkbp:adaptation
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gptkb:musical
gptkb:ballet
gptkb:theatre
gptkb:2015
gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:graphic_novel
gptkb:opera
gptkb:animated_film
gptkb:toy
to teach moral lessons
The Selfish Giant (film)
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gptkbp:adapted_into
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gptkb:films
musicals
plays
ballets
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gptkbp:antagonist
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the children
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gptkbp:author
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gptkb:Oscar_Wilde
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gptkbp:available_formats
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gptkb:theatre
gptkb:studio
sheet music
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:British_Independent_Film_Awards
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gptkbp:based_on
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The Selfish Giant (story)
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gptkbp:box_office
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$1.2 million
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gptkbp:character
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gptkb:The_Children
gptkb:The_Selfish_Giant
gptkb:The_Gardener
gptkb:The_Little_Boy
the children
the Winter
the Spring
The Giant's Friend
the Giant's heart
the little boy
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gptkbp:character_development
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complex characters
Giant's transformation
Giant's change of heart
children's role in the story
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gptkbp:choreography
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Joanna Goodwin
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gptkbp:cinematography
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gptkb:Michael_Mc_Donough
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gptkbp:composer
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gptkb:Paul_Williams
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gptkbp:conflict
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Giant vs. children
Giant vs. self
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:United_Kingdom
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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positive
well-received
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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inspired adaptations
translated into multiple languages
inspired merchandise
used in educational settings
analyzed in literary studies
performed in schools
adapted into various media
inspired other adaptations
featured in anthologies
inspired illustrations
inspired discussions on selfishness
taught moral lessons
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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explores themes of love and loss
teaches moral lessons
examines human nature
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gptkbp:depicts
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social issues
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gptkbp:directed_by
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gptkb:Clio_Barnard
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gptkbp:director
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Drew Baker
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gptkbp:distributor
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gptkb:Second_Sight_Films
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gptkbp:edited_by
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gptkb:Michael_Mc_Donough
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gptkbp:ends_at
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Giant's redemption
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gptkbp:explores
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youth struggles
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gptkbp:features
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themes of poverty
themes of friendship
themes of childhood
a boy character
a giant character
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gptkbp:filming_location
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gptkb:UK
gptkb:West_Yorkshire
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gptkbp:first_published
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1888
1891
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gptkbp:follows
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two boys
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:musical
gptkb:High_School
gptkb:book
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gptkbp:has_theme
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gptkb:acceptance
gptkb:loss
gptkb:Community_Center
gptkb:Saint
gptkb:Trust
gptkb:family
nature
growth
understanding
hope
innocence
empathy
isolation
redemption
change
disconnection
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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The Selfish Giant
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gptkbp:illustrated_by
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various artists
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gptkbp:illustrator
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gptkb:Charles_Robinson
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gptkbp:influence
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gptkb:book
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gptkbp:influenced
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gptkb:literary_work
modern fairy tales
modern children's stories
Oscar Wilde's later works
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:fairy_tale
gptkb:Victorian_literature
gptkb:Oscar_Wilde
fairy tale motifs
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gptkbp:influences
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gptkb:fairy_tale
modern fairy tales
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gptkbp:inspiration
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gptkb:fairy_tale
gptkb:The_Happy_Prince
The Selfish Giant (fairy tale)
Oscar Wilde's themes
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gptkbp:inspired
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gptkb:Educational_Institution
gptkb:artwork
literary critiques
artistic interpretations
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gptkbp:inspired_by
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The Selfish Giant (fairy tale)
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gptkbp:is_available_in
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anthologies
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gptkbp:is_featured_in
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storytelling events
children's literature courses
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:lyricist
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gptkb:Paul_Williams
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gptkbp:main_character
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the Giant
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gptkbp:moral
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value of friendship
importance of sharing
the importance of sharing
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gptkbp:music_by
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gptkb:Tunng
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gptkbp:music_style
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family-friendly
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gptkbp:narrative_style
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gptkb:fairy_tale
realism
third-person
allegorical
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gptkbp:notable_production
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gptkb:UK_tour
West End production
Theatre Royal Bath production
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gptkbp:notable_quote
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“ When the children came in, he was very angry.”
“ The garden was full of the most beautiful flowers.”
“ He was a very selfish giant.”
“ It is time to wake up.”
“ The Giant’s heart melted.”
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gptkbp:notable_song
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The Garden Song
The Children’s Song
The Selfish Giant's Lament
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gptkbp:performance
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approximately 60 minutes
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gptkbp:plot
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arrival of spring
Giant builds a wall
Giant's death and redemption.
Giant's eventual kindness
Giant's isolation
children find a way in
Giant's eventual change of heart
Giant's selfishness leads to isolation
children's joy in the garden
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gptkbp:premiered_on
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gptkb:film_festival
gptkb:2013
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gptkbp:produced_by
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gptkb:Clio_Barnard
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gptkbp:production_company
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gptkb:Theatre_Royal_Bath
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gptkbp:production_years
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gptkb:2013
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gptkbp:published_by
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gptkb:The_Happy_Prince_and_Other_Tales
1888
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gptkbp:rating
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85% on Rotten Tomatoes
7.3/10 on IM Db
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gptkbp:related_to
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gptkb:The_Nightingale_and_the_Rose
gptkb:The_Little_Match_Girl
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gptkbp:related_works
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gptkb:The_Nightingale_and_the_Rose
gptkb:The_Fisherman_and_His_Soul
gptkb:The_Happy_Prince
gptkb:The_Canterville_Ghost
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gptkbp:released_in
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gptkb:2013
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gptkbp:resolution
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Giant's transformation
Giant learns to love
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gptkbp:runtime
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91 minutes
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gptkbp:set_in
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Bradford
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gptkbp:setting
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gptkb:hot_spring
winter
a garden
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gptkbp:starring
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gptkb:Peter_Wright
Conner Chapman
Shaun Thomas
Rebecca O' Mara
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gptkbp:suitable_for
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ages 5 and up
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gptkbp:symbolism
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the seasons
the children
the garden
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gptkbp:target_audience
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gptkb:Person
young adults
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gptkbp:theme
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selfishness
redemption
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gptkbp:themes
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gptkb:Community_Center
redemption
selflessness
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gptkbp:training
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gptkb:Community_Center
compassion
forgiveness
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gptkbp:translated_into
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multiple languages
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gptkbp:written_by
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gptkb:Oscar_Wilde
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