The Tale of the Boy Who Cried Wolf
GPTKB entity
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Fables
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:books
gptkb:television_series gptkb:animated_film stage plays |
| gptkbp:adaptations |
numerous retellings
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| gptkbp:antagonist |
the villagers
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| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Aesop
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| gptkbp:character_development |
the boy becomes more isolated.
the villagers become distrustful. |
| gptkbp:conflict |
boy vs. villagers
boy vs. wolf |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
used to teach children about honesty.
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| gptkbp:cultural_references |
used in moral education.
appears in various educational materials. featured in children's storytelling. often referenced in discussions about trust. used in psychology to illustrate trust issues. |
| gptkbp:first_published |
6th century BC
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:children's_literature
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Tale of the Boy Who Cried Wolf
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| gptkbp:influence |
inspired many similar stories.
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| gptkbp:is_taught_in |
Trust is hard to regain once lost.
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:moral |
Liars are not believed even when they tell the truth.
The importance of honesty. |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
allegorical
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| gptkbp:notable_quote |
' Wolf! Wolf!'
' No one believes a liar, even when he tells the truth.' |
| gptkbp:plot |
The villagers come to help but find no wolf.
A boy falsely claims a wolf is attacking his flock. A wolf actually appears. The boy repeats the trick. The villagers do not believe the boy's cries for help. |
| gptkbp:protagonist |
a young shepherd boy
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| gptkbp:related_works |
gptkb:Aesop's_Fables
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| gptkbp:resolution |
The boy learns a lesson.
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| gptkbp:setting |
shepherd's field
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
the wolf symbolizes danger.
the boy symbolizes deceit. |
| gptkbp:target_audience |
gptkb:children
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| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:deception
the consequences of irresponsibility. the role of community. consequences of lying. the value of truth. the dangers of complacency. the impact of reputation. the importance of vigilance. the nature of belief. the relationship between actions and consequences. the significance of accountability. |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Antoine_Galland
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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