Henry Antrobus
E271587
Henry Antrobus is a central figure in Thornton Wilder’s play "The Skin of Our Teeth," representing the turbulent, rebellious son within the allegorical Antrobus family.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Henry Antrobus canonical | 6 |
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Target entity: Henry Antrobus Context triple: [The Skin of Our Teeth, mainCharacter, Henry Antrobus]
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A.
George Antrobus
George Antrobus is the everyman patriarch in Thornton Wilder’s allegorical play "The Skin of Our Teeth," embodying humanity’s resilience and folly across apocalyptic crises.
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B.
Frank Greystock
Frank Greystock is a central figure in Anthony Trollope’s Palliser novel "The Eustace Diamonds," portrayed as an ambitious yet morally conflicted politician entangled in complex romantic and social obligations.
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C.
Frank Vosper
Frank Vosper was a British actor and playwright active in the early 20th century, known for his stage work and appearances in classic British films.
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D.
Anthony Peckham
Anthony Peckham is a South African–born screenwriter best known for scripting films such as "Invictus" and "Sherlock Holmes."
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E.
James Marvyn
James Marvyn is a central fictional character in Harriet Beecher Stowe’s novel "The Minister's Wooing," serving as a romantic lead whose presumed death and unexpected return drive much of the story’s emotional and moral conflict.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Henry Antrobus Target entity description: Henry Antrobus is a central figure in Thornton Wilder’s play "The Skin of Our Teeth," representing the turbulent, rebellious son within the allegorical Antrobus family.
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A.
George Antrobus
George Antrobus is the everyman patriarch in Thornton Wilder’s allegorical play "The Skin of Our Teeth," embodying humanity’s resilience and folly across apocalyptic crises.
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B.
Frank Greystock
Frank Greystock is a central figure in Anthony Trollope’s Palliser novel "The Eustace Diamonds," portrayed as an ambitious yet morally conflicted politician entangled in complex romantic and social obligations.
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C.
Frank Vosper
Frank Vosper was a British actor and playwright active in the early 20th century, known for his stage work and appearances in classic British films.
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D.
Anthony Peckham
Anthony Peckham is a South African–born screenwriter best known for scripting films such as "Invictus" and "Sherlock Holmes."
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E.
James Marvyn
James Marvyn is a central fictional character in Harriet Beecher Stowe’s novel "The Minister's Wooing," serving as a romantic lead whose presumed death and unexpected return drive much of the story’s emotional and moral conflict.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
fictional character
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theatrical character ⓘ |
| allegoricalRole |
representation of the recurring threat of war
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representation of violent and destructive human impulses ⓘ representation of youthful rebellion ⓘ |
| appearsIn | The Skin of Our Teeth ⓘ |
| appearsInAct |
The Skin of Our Teeth
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surface form:
Act I of The Skin of Our Teeth
The Skin of Our Teeth ⓘ
surface form:
Act II of The Skin of Our Teeth
The Skin of Our Teeth ⓘ
surface form:
Act III of The Skin of Our Teeth
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| associatedTheme |
cycle of destruction and renewal
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family conflict ⓘ generational conflict ⓘ human capacity for aggression ⓘ war and violence ⓘ |
| centralityInWork | central character ⓘ |
| countryOfOriginOfWork |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| createdBy | Thornton Wilder ⓘ |
| dramaticFunction |
embodiment of humanity’s destructive side
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source of conflict within the Antrobus family ⓘ |
| familyName | Antrobus ⓘ |
| firstAppearanceYear | 1942 ⓘ |
| firstAppearedIn | original 1942 production of The Skin of Our Teeth ⓘ |
| hasFamilyRole | son ⓘ |
| hasFather | George Antrobus ⓘ |
| hasMother | Maggie Antrobus ⓘ |
| hasSister | Gladys Antrobus ⓘ |
| hasTrait |
defiant
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impulsive ⓘ rebellious ⓘ violent ⓘ |
| languageOfWork | English ⓘ |
| narrativeFunction |
rebellious son
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turbulent son ⓘ |
| partOf | Antrobus family ⓘ |
| portrayedInMedium |
radio adaptations
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stage ⓘ television adaptations ⓘ |
| relatedWork |
Our Town (play)
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surface form:
Our Town
The Matchmaker ⓘ |
| settingContext |
Atlantic City Boardwalk
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surface form:
Atlantic City boardwalk (Act II)
Ice Age (Act I) ⓘ post-apocalyptic world (Act III) ⓘ |
| workGenreContext |
absurdist drama
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allegorical drama ⓘ |
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Subject: Henry Antrobus Description of subject: Henry Antrobus is a central figure in Thornton Wilder’s play "The Skin of Our Teeth," representing the turbulent, rebellious son within the allegorical Antrobus family.
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