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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:ballet
gptkb:opera gptkb:play |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:The_Trachiniae_(film)
adapted into films translated into multiple languages adapted into operas The Trachiniae (ballet) The Trachiniae (opera) |
| gptkbp:adaptations |
various modern adaptations
various stage productions |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:films
gptkb:opera gptkb:theater_productions |
| gptkbp:based_on |
gptkb:Heracles
Sophocles' play Trachiniae |
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Nurse
gptkb:Iole gptkb:choir gptkb:the_Chorus_of_Trachinian_women gptkb:Eurystheus gptkb:Lichas gptkb:Fate Heracles' children Heracles' legacy Hercules' fate |
| gptkbp:character_development |
Deianira's transformation
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| gptkbp:character_relationships |
Deianira and Heracles
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| gptkbp:choreography |
gptkb:Martha_Graham
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| gptkbp:conflict |
Divine intervention
Deianira's jealousy Heracles' fate |
| gptkbp:created_by |
gptkb:Martha_Graham
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
mixed reviews in antiquity
performed in various adaptations analyzed by scholars modern acclaim |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced later tragedies
influence on later tragedies |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
referenced in literature
referenced in art referenced in film |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
explores human emotions
exploration of human emotions examines the consequences of actions reflects on the nature of love part of the Western canon examination of divine influence reflection on moral dilemmas study of Greek tragedy |
| gptkbp:director |
various renowned directors
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| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 30 minutes
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| gptkbp:element |
the river Acheron
|
| gptkbp:first_performance |
c. 430 BC
c. 1000 BC |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:tragedy
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Ancient_Greece
gptkb:Classical_Athens performed during festivals part of the Theban plays reflects societal values of ancient Greece |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Trachiniae
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:Greek_mythology
inspired modern playwrights |
| gptkbp:influenced |
Western literature
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Greek_mythology
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:Greek_mythology
myth of Heracles Hercules' myths |
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:Ancient_Greek
English |
| gptkbp:literary_devices |
dramatic irony
|
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Heracles
gptkb:Deianira |
| gptkbp:moral |
the consequences of actions
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| gptkbp:music_by |
gptkb:Hugh_Martin
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| gptkbp:narrative_style |
dramatic irony
tragic flaw choral odes |
| gptkbp:notable_actor |
various renowned actors
|
| gptkbp:notable_characters |
gptkb:Hercules
gptkb:choir gptkb:Deianira gptkb:Lichas |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
exploration of themes of fate and suffering
|
| gptkbp:notable_performance |
ancient Greek festivals
|
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
“ The greatest griefs are those we cause ourselves.”
“ The greatest of evils is a bad wife.” " Love is a madness" |
| gptkbp:notable_themes |
gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:heroism gptkb:sacrifice suffering redemption tragedy of fate |
| gptkbp:original_language |
Greek
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Theban_plays
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| gptkbp:performance |
revived in modern theater
performed in ancient Greece |
| gptkbp:performed_at |
major theaters
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| gptkbp:performed_by |
gptkb:Martha_Graham_Dance_Company
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| gptkbp:performed_in |
gptkb:theater
|
| gptkbp:plot |
Deianira's tragic mistake
Heracles' tragic fate Deianira's gift of the poisoned robe Heracles' return from war |
| gptkbp:plot_point |
the tragic ending
Deianira's decision to use the robe Heracles' return from the Underworld the revelation of Heracles' suffering |
| gptkbp:premiered_on |
1947
1st century BC |
| gptkbp:published |
early 20th century editions
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| gptkbp:published_in |
various anthologies
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| gptkbp:related_works |
gptkb:The_Women_of_Trachis
Heracles (play) |
| gptkbp:scholarships |
studied in classical literature courses
extensive academic analysis |
| gptkbp:set_in |
Trachis
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| gptkbp:setting |
Trachis
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| gptkbp:structure |
five acts
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| gptkbp:style |
classical Greek tragedy
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
the poisoned robe
the role of the gods the river of forgetfulness |
| gptkbp:thematic_element |
love and betrayal
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| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:jealousy
gptkb:fate love suffering |
| gptkbp:translated_into |
multiple languages
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| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Sophocles
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Sophocles
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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