Wild Things in Where the Wild Things Are (1963 book)
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The Wild Things in "Where the Wild Things Are" are a group of fantastical, monstrous yet ultimately gentle creatures who inhabit a distant island and embody the wild emotions and imagination of the story’s young protagonist, Max.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Wild Things in Where the Wild Things Are (1963 book) canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: Wild Things in Where the Wild Things Are (1963 book) Context triple: [Carol (Where the Wild Things Are character), basedOn, Wild Things in Where the Wild Things Are (1963 book)]
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Where the Wild Things Are
"Where the Wild Things Are" is a 2009 fantasy film adaptation of Maurice Sendak's classic children's book, directed by Spike Jonze and featuring James Gandolfini as the voice of the Wild Thing Carol.
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The Wild Things
The Wild Things is a novel by Dave Eggers that reimagines and expands upon Maurice Sendak’s classic children’s book Where the Wild Things Are.
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One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish is a Dr. Seuss–themed family ride based on the classic children’s book, featuring flying fish vehicles that move up and down while riders try to avoid getting splashed.
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The Cat in the Hat
The Cat in the Hat is a popular dark ride at Universal's Islands of Adventure that brings Dr. Seuss's classic children's book to life through whimsical scenes and motion-based vehicles.
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The Wild Child
The Wild Child is a 1970 French drama film directed by François Truffaut, based on the true story of a feral boy found in 18th-century France and his education by a compassionate doctor.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Wild Things in Where the Wild Things Are (1963 book) Target entity description: The Wild Things in "Where the Wild Things Are" are a group of fantastical, monstrous yet ultimately gentle creatures who inhabit a distant island and embody the wild emotions and imagination of the story’s young protagonist, Max.
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A.
Where the Wild Things Are
"Where the Wild Things Are" is a 2009 fantasy film adaptation of Maurice Sendak's classic children's book, directed by Spike Jonze and featuring James Gandolfini as the voice of the Wild Thing Carol.
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B.
The Wild Things
The Wild Things is a novel by Dave Eggers that reimagines and expands upon Maurice Sendak’s classic children’s book Where the Wild Things Are.
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C.
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish is a Dr. Seuss–themed family ride based on the classic children’s book, featuring flying fish vehicles that move up and down while riders try to avoid getting splashed.
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D.
The Cat in the Hat
The Cat in the Hat is a popular dark ride at Universal's Islands of Adventure that brings Dr. Seuss's classic children's book to life through whimsical scenes and motion-based vehicles.
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E.
The Wild Child
The Wild Child is a 1970 French drama film directed by François Truffaut, based on the true story of a feral boy found in 18th-century France and his education by a compassionate doctor.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
fictional creatures
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fictional group of characters ⓘ monsters in literature ⓘ |
| adaptedIn | 2009 film Where the Wild Things Are ⓘ |
| appearsInMedium | children's picture book ⓘ |
| appearsInWork | Where the Wild Things Are NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWithCharacter | Max NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| characterTrait |
boisterous
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monstrous in appearance ⓘ playful ⓘ ultimately gentle ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| createdBy | Maurice Sendak NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| culturalImpact |
frequently referenced in popular culture
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iconic figures in children's book illustration ⓘ |
| embody |
Max's imagination
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Max's wild emotions ⓘ |
| expressesEmotion |
joy
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loneliness ⓘ sadness when Max leaves ⓘ |
| firstAppearanceYear | 1963 ⓘ |
| hasNotableMember |
Alexander (film adaptation name)
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Carol (film adaptation name) NERFINISHED ⓘ Douglas (film adaptation name) NERFINISHED ⓘ Ira (film adaptation name) NERFINISHED ⓘ Judith (film adaptation name) NERFINISHED ⓘ KW (film adaptation name) ⓘ |
| influencedBy | Maurice Sendak's childhood memories ⓘ |
| inhabit | remote island ⓘ |
| inspiredMerchandise |
posters and prints
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toys and figurines ⓘ |
| interactsWith | Max as their king ⓘ |
| languageOfOrigin | English ⓘ |
| narrativeRole |
companions in fantasy adventure
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figments of imagination ⓘ |
| obeys | Max's commands ⓘ |
| performsActivity | wild rumpus NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| residesIn | imaginary world ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
childhood anger
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freedom of imagination ⓘ inner emotional life of a child ⓘ uncontrolled impulses ⓘ |
| targetAudienceContext | children's literature ⓘ |
| visualFeature |
claws
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fangs ⓘ fur ⓘ horns ⓘ large eyes ⓘ scales ⓘ |
| visualStyle | grotesque yet whimsical ⓘ |
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Subject: Wild Things in Where the Wild Things Are (1963 book) Description of subject: The Wild Things in "Where the Wild Things Are" are a group of fantastical, monstrous yet ultimately gentle creatures who inhabit a distant island and embody the wild emotions and imagination of the story’s young protagonist, Max.
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