Maria (from "The Sound of Music")

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Maria is the spirited, music-loving governess-turned-stepmother at the heart of the musical and film "The Sound of Music," known for her warmth, independence, and transformative impact on the von Trapp family.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fictional character
governess
nun postulant
protagonist
stepmother
appearsIn The Sound of Music
The Sound of Music
surface form: "The Sound of Music (1965 film)"

The Sound of Music
surface form: "The Sound of Music (stage musical)"
basedOn Maria von Trapp
conflictWith Baroness Elsa Schraeder
creator Oscar Hammerstein II NERFINISHED
Richard Rodgers NERFINISHED
employer Georg von Trapp
surface form: "Captain Georg von Trapp"
filmPortrayal Julie Andrews
firstAppearance The Sound of Music
surface form: "The Sound of Music (1959 Broadway musical)"
formerAffiliation Nonnberg Abbey
householdRuleChange replaces whistles with music and play
mentorRelationship Mother Abbess
narrativeRole brings music back to the von Trapp household
falls in love with Captain von Trapp
helps the von Trapp family escape the Nazis
nationality Austrian
notableSkill guitar playing
singing
teaching music
occupation governess
nun postulant
teacher
personalityTrait impulsive
independent
optimistic
spirited
warm
religiousAffiliation Catholicism
roleInFamily governess to the von Trapp children
stepmother in the von Trapp family
setting Salzburg
singsSong Do-Re-Mi
I Have Confidence
Maria
My Favorite Things
Something Good
The Sound of Music
spouse Georg von Trapp
stagePortrayal Mary Martin
stepmotherOf Brigitta von Trapp
Friedrich von Trapp
Gretl von Trapp
Kurt von Trapp
Liesl von Trapp
Friedrich von Trapp
surface form: "Louisa von Trapp"

Marta von Trapp
timePeriod late 1930s

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Richard Rodgers notableWork Maria (from "The Sound of Music")

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