The Tale of the Fisherman and His Wife

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fairy_tales
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:musical
gptkb:ballet
gptkb:children's_literature
gptkb:animated_film
gptkb:theatrical_performances
gptkbp:art_style various artists
gptkbp:author gptkb:Brothers_Grimm
gptkbp:character_traits gptkb:hubris
ambition
discontent
gptkbp:conflict man vs. self
gptkbp:country_of_origin gptkb:Germany
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired various adaptations
used in educational settings
reference in popular culture
gptkbp:cultural_significance lesson on greed
gptkbp:genre gptkb:fairy_tales
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Tale of the Fisherman and His Wife
gptkbp:influence cultural folklore
gptkbp:inspiration modern retellings
gptkbp:language gptkb:German
gptkbp:literary_devices gptkb:allegory
symbolism
irony
foreshadowing
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:his_wife
gptkb:fish
gptkbp:moral be careful what you wish for
humility is important
contentment leads to happiness
excessive ambition can lead to ruin
gptkbp:narrative linear
gptkbp:narrative_theme satisfaction
power dynamics
consequences of desire
gptkbp:plot_point fisherman catches a magical fish
final wish leads to downfall
wife's escalating wishes
wife's first wish
gptkbp:publication_year 1812
gptkbp:published_in 1812
gptkbp:related_works The Fisherman and His Wife (opera)
gptkbp:resolution the couple loses everything
gptkbp:role gptkb:protagonist
gptkb:antagonist
gptkb:supporting_character
gptkbp:setting gptkb:ocean
gptkbp:symbolism gptkb:the_fish
gptkbp:theme gptkb:greed
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Paul_Heyse
gptkb:Gullane_Entertainment
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6