Statements (149)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:tragedy
gptkb:play |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:film_adaptations gptkb:opera gptkb:The_Women_of_Trachis_(film) various films translated into multiple languages adapted for radio adapted for television modern stage productions |
| gptkbp:audience |
Engages audiences with its emotional depth.
Provokes discussions on morality and ethics. |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Sophocles
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| gptkbp:based_on |
Heracles' story
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| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Nurse
gptkb:Iole gptkb:choir gptkb:Lichas |
| gptkbp:character_development |
Deianeira's transformation
Heracles' heroism Lichas' loyalty |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
Deianira and Heracles
Deianira and Nessus Heracles and Iole |
| gptkbp:conflict |
Deianira's jealousy
Heracles' fate |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
analyzed in literary studies
performed in festivals analyzed by scholars Analyzed for its themes of gender and power. Regarded as one of Sophocles' lesser-known works. |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired various adaptations
inspired various artworks performed in theaters worldwide studied in literature courses inspired literary critiques influenced modern adaptations referenced in other works of art |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Examines the nature of heroism.
Explores the consequences of passion. Reflects on the role of women in ancient Greece. |
| gptkbp:features_character |
gptkb:Heracles
gptkb:Deianira gptkb:Lichas |
| gptkbp:first_performance |
c. 401 BC
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:tragedy
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
performed during religious festivals
part of the classical canon contemporary to Euripides' works part of the Theban plays reflects ancient Greek values classical Athens Reflects societal views on women. Part of the classical Greek canon. Written during the height of Athenian drama. |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Women of Trachis
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:Greek_mythology
inspired modern playwrights influenced feminist readings of tragedy |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Greek_mythology
|
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Influenced later playwrights.
Inspired adaptations in various art forms. |
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:Ancient_Greek
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Continues to be studied and performed today.
Contributes to the understanding of Greek tragedy. |
| gptkbp:literary_devices |
symbolism
foreshadowing tragic irony |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Deianeira
gptkb:Heracles gptkb:Deianira gptkb:Lichas |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
dramatic monologue
choral odes tragic dialogue |
| gptkbp:notable_performance |
performed in international festivals
performed in prestigious theaters performed by famous actors performed in classical theater companies performed in university productions |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
“ The greatest griefs are those we cause ourselves.”
" I am a woman, and I have suffered." " The greatest of all evils is to be a slave to passion." |
| gptkbp:performance |
performed in modern theaters
performed in ancient Greece revived in modern theatre Revived in modern theater. Performed in ancient Greek theaters. |
| gptkbp:performance_style |
Utilizes masks and costumes typical of Greek theater.
Traditionally performed in a proscenium stage. |
| gptkbp:performance_tradition |
classical theatre
|
| gptkbp:plot |
the consequences of jealousy
Themes of love and sacrifice are explored. Deianira's struggle with love and betrayal Heracles' return from battle the tragic fate of the characters Deianira's jealousy leads to tragedy. Heracles' fate is sealed by a poisoned robe. |
| gptkbp:premiere_date |
c. 401 BC
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| gptkbp:premiered_on |
circa 700 BC
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| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Heracles
tragic irony Deianira's jealousy Deianira's tragic choice Heracles' death |
| gptkbp:related_works |
gptkb:Electra
gptkb:Antigone gptkb:Oedipus_Rex |
| gptkbp:scholarly_analysis |
analyzed for its narrative structure
examined for feminist themes interpreted through psychoanalytic lens explored for its emotional depth discussed in the context of gender roles analyzed for its use of symbolism considered a classic of Western literature discussed in the context of Greek tragedy analyzed for its character motivations analyzed for its themes of power and control compared to other works by Sophocles considered a precursor to later tragedies considered a reflection of societal values discussed in relation to Greek religion examined for its emotional impact examined for its use of irony explored for its cultural significance explored for its tragic flaws studied for its moral lessons studied for its philosophical implications studied for its portrayal of heroism |
| gptkbp:scholarships |
Analyzed for its narrative structure.
Examined in feminist literary criticism. Studied in classical literature courses. |
| gptkbp:setting |
Trachis
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
the role of women in society
the theme of sacrifice the concept of honor the poisoned robe the river Acheron the river of forgetfulness |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:jealousy gptkb:fate love suffering |
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Sophocles
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Sophocles
gptkb:Euripides |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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