The Tale of the Ant and the Grasshopper
GPTKB entity
Statements (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:fairy_tale
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Bando_Tamasaburo_II
gptkb:Antoine_Galland |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:books
gptkb:television_series gptkb:theatre gptkb:comic_book gptkb:animated_film gptkb:book musicals |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Aesop
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| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:mythological_figure
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| gptkbp:conflict |
Ant vs. Grasshopper
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
popular in Western culture
used in moral education inspired many retellings |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
used in educational settings.
often referenced in literature. part of Western folklore. symbol of industriousness. symbol of procrastination. |
| gptkbp:first_published |
6th century BC
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:book
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Tale of the Ant and the Grasshopper
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| gptkbp:influence |
influenced modern storytelling.
inspired other fables. |
| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:moral |
teaches children about consequences.
It is wise to prepare for the future. Work hard and save for the future. teaches children about responsibility. Prepare for hard times. Don't be complacent. teaches children about hard work. teaches children about planning. teaches children about the value of time. |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
didactic
allegorical |
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:Aesop's_Fables
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| gptkbp:related_works |
gptkb:The_Boy_Who_Cried_Wolf
gptkb:The_Dog_and_His_Reflection gptkb:The_Lion_and_the_Mouse gptkb:The_Tortoise_and_the_Hare gptkb:The_Fox_and_the_Grapes |
| gptkbp:resolution |
Ant survives, Grasshopper suffers.
|
| gptkbp:setting |
summer
winter |
| gptkbp:theme |
preparation
consequences hard work |
| gptkbp:training |
Consequences of laziness.
Importance of diligence. Value of foresight. |