Statements (135)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:opera
gptkb:tragedy gptkb:play |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:The_Trachiniae_(film)
various operas translated into multiple languages modern plays adapted into operas adapted into novels |
| gptkbp:adaptations |
various modern productions
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| gptkbp:available_formats |
gptkb:print
digital |
| gptkbp:available_in |
translations
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| gptkbp:based_on |
gptkb:Heracles
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| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Nurse
gptkb:choir gptkb:Lichas Heracles' children |
| gptkbp:character_development |
Deianira's transformation
Heracles' downfall Lichas' role as messenger |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
Heracles and Iole
Deianeira and Heracles Deianeira and Nessus |
| gptkbp:conflict |
Heracles' fate
Deianeira's jealousy |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
considered a classic
scholarly analysis theatrical reviews discussed in literary criticism praised for its emotional depth performed in various adaptations performed in academic settings analyzed by scholars noted for its complex characters subject of many academic studies well-regarded in classical literature received mixed reviews in modern adaptations |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
studied in literature courses
influenced later tragedies influence on later tragedies |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
explores human emotions
exploration of human emotions reflection of societal values examines the consequences of actions reflects ancient Greek values study in Greek literature |
| gptkbp:director |
various modern directors
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| gptkbp:features_character |
gptkb:Heracles
gptkb:Deianira gptkb:Lichas |
| gptkbp:first_performance |
5th century BC
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:tragedy
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
performed at festivals
contributed to the development of drama Greek tragedy tradition part of the Theban plays reflects ancient Greek values classical Athens part of the Theban cycle reflects the societal norms of ancient Greece written during the height of Athenian drama influenced by earlier playwrights |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Trachiniae
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:Greek_mythology
Western literature |
| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
literary adaptations
subsequent tragedies |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Greek_mythology
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| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:Ancient_Greek
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| gptkbp:literary_devices |
gptkb:metaphor
dramatic irony symbolism foreshadowing tragic flaw allusion |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Deianeira
gptkb:Heracles |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
uses dramatic irony
features tragic flaws includes choral odes incorporates poetic language |
| gptkbp:notable_actor |
various actors in productions
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| gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:Nessus
gptkb:Iole gptkb:Hercules gptkb:choir |
| gptkbp:notable_performances |
ancient Greek festivals
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| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" I am a woman, and I have suffered."
" The greatest griefs are those we cause ourselves." " I am a stranger to my own heart." " What is the use of life if it is not lived for love?" |
| gptkbp:notable_themes |
gptkb:heroism
divine intervention suffering |
| gptkbp:part_of |
Sophoclean corpus
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| gptkbp:performance |
performed in modern theaters
performed in ancient Greece revived in modern theaters |
| gptkbp:performance_style |
gptkb:dialogue
monologues choral odes |
| gptkbp:performed_in |
gptkb:theater
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| gptkbp:plot |
Deianeira's struggle with Heracles' infidelity
Deianeira's use of the poisoned robe Heracles' tragic fate |
| gptkbp:premiere_date |
c. 430 BC
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| gptkbp:premiered_on |
1st century BC
circa 700 BC |
| gptkbp:published_in |
various collections of plays
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| gptkbp:related_works |
Greek tragedies
mythological stories of Heracles other works by Sophocles |
| gptkbp:scholarly_analysis |
historical perspectives
thematic studies various interpretations feminist readings psychological analyses studied for its character development analyzed for its themes of tragedy interpreted in various ways by critics |
| gptkbp:set_in |
Trachis
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| gptkbp:setting |
Trachis
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
the poisoned robe
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| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:jealousy
gptkb:fate love |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:jealousy
gptkb:fate gptkb:tragedy love |
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Sophocles
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:the_Chorus_of_Trachinian_women
gptkb:The_Women_of_Trachis_(film) |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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