Statements (106)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:play
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:film_adaptation
stage adaptation. |
| gptkbp:character_development |
Jerry's backstory is revealed.
Peter's life is contrasted with Jerry's. Jerry's existential crisis Peter's complacency |
| gptkbp:character_motivation |
search for connection
desire for understanding |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
individual vs. society
strangers self vs. self antagonistic Jerry and Peter are strangers. Jerry confronts Peter. Jerry is a loner. Peter is a family man. Jerry vs. Peter |
| gptkbp:characteristic |
Jerry's aggression
Peter's passivity |
| gptkbp:conflict |
social commentary.
existential crisis. |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
acclaimed
widely acclaimed. |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
discussions on social issues
performed worldwide. influenced modern drama. analyzed in theater studies. discussed in literature courses. |
| gptkbp:first_performance |
gptkb:1959
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:drama
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Cold War era
post-World War II America |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Zoo Story
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:American_theater
later playwrights inspired other playwrights. |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:American_theater
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:existentialism
gptkb:absurdism American realism modernist literature |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Albee's own experiences.
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| gptkbp:inspired_by |
Albee's experiences
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Peter
gptkb:Jerry |
| gptkbp:music_style |
gptkb:dialogue
direct address dialogue-driven |
| gptkbp:notable_awards |
gptkb:award
Tony Award nomination |
| gptkbp:notable_production |
gptkb:Broadway
1960 Broadway production. revivals. |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
“ I want to see you.”
“ You’re not going to get away with it.” " You don't know what you're missing." " I want to see you, Peter." |
| gptkbp:notable_themes |
gptkb:identity
alienation power dynamics desire for connection fear of the unknown |
| gptkbp:performance |
approximately 1 hour
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| gptkbp:performance_style |
naturalistic
absurdist. |
| gptkbp:plot |
dialogue-driven.
minimalist setting. two-act play. |
| gptkbp:premiere_location |
gptkb:The_Provincetown_Playhouse
gptkb:The_59_E59_Theaters |
| gptkbp:public_reaction |
provocative
thought-provoking challenges perceptions. provokes thought. elicits strong emotions. |
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:Grove_Press
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| gptkbp:published_in |
gptkb:1960
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Central_Park,_New_York_City
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| gptkbp:style |
minimalist
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
the zoo
the dog. the glass of water. the park bench. the zoo. the bench |
| gptkbp:thematic_element |
social commentary
human condition identity. existentialism. human connection. the search for meaning. the nature of reality. the human condition. power dynamics. alienation. social critique. the absurd. |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:communication
gptkb:society isolation |
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:theatrical_performances
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| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Edward_Albee
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Edward_Albee
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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