The Tale of the Gingerbread Man

GPTKB entity

Properties (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf fairy tale
gptkbp:adaptation animated series
various films
stage plays
gptkbp:author unknown
gptkbp:conflict Gingerbread_Man_vs._pursuers
gptkbp:culturalHeritage often referenced in popular media.
gptkbp:culturalImpact popular_in_Western_culture
gptkbp:culturalSignificance used in educational settings.
part of holiday traditions.
often performed in schools.
a staple of children's storytelling.
celebrated in various adaptations.
gptkbp:drawings various artists
gptkbp:famousRival The Gingerbread Boy
The Gingerbread Girl
gptkbp:finish the_Gingerbread_Man_is_eaten_by_the_Fox.
gptkbp:firstPublished 19th century
gptkbp:genre children's literature
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Tale of the Gingerbread Man
gptkbp:influence inspired merchandise.
inspired theme park attractions.
inspired educational materials.
inspired children's games.
inspired various baked goods.
gptkbp:inspiration folklore
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:mainCharacter Gingerbread Man
gptkbp:moral you can't outrun your problems
gptkbp:narrativeStyle oral tradition
gptkbp:notableFeature the Old Woman
the Horse
the Cow
the_Fox
the_Hound
gptkbp:notableQuote 'Run, run, as fast as you can! You can't catch me, I'm the Gingerbread Man!'
'I am the Gingerbread Man!'
'I will run away from you!'
'I'm too quick for you!'
'You can't catch me!'
gptkbp:plot A gingerbread man comes to life and runs away from various pursuers.
gptkbp:resolution Gingerbread_Man's_fate_is_ambiguous
gptkbp:setting various locations
gptkbp:symbolism the_Gingerbread_Man_represents_freedom
gptkbp:targetAudience children
gptkbp:theme freedom
identity
deception
pursuit
consequences of pride