A Parallelogram
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A Parallelogram is a darkly comic play by Bruce Norris that explores questions of fate, free will, and alternate realities through the story of a woman visited by a future version of herself.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| A Parallelogram canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T9473517 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: A Parallelogram Context triple: [Michael Greif, notableWork, A Parallelogram]
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A.
Tessellate
"Tessellate" is a moody, intricately arranged indie rock track by British band Alt‑J, known for its cryptic lyrics, off-kilter rhythms, and atmospheric production.
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B.
The Perimeter
The Perimeter is the beltway encircling Atlanta, Georgia, serving as a major loop for regional and commuter traffic.
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C.
Tregami
Tregami is a Nuristani language spoken by a small community in eastern Afghanistan’s remote valleys.
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D.
Weavers’ Triangle
Weavers’ Triangle is a historic canal-side area in Burnley, England, known for its well-preserved 19th-century textile mills and industrial heritage.
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E.
The Angle
The Angle is a prominent battlefield site at Gettysburg, marking the focal point of Pickett’s Charge and often referred to as the “High Water Mark of the Confederacy.”
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: A Parallelogram Target entity description: A Parallelogram is a darkly comic play by Bruce Norris that explores questions of fate, free will, and alternate realities through the story of a woman visited by a future version of herself.
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A.
Tessellate
"Tessellate" is a moody, intricately arranged indie rock track by British band Alt‑J, known for its cryptic lyrics, off-kilter rhythms, and atmospheric production.
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B.
The Perimeter
The Perimeter is the beltway encircling Atlanta, Georgia, serving as a major loop for regional and commuter traffic.
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C.
Tregami
Tregami is a Nuristani language spoken by a small community in eastern Afghanistan’s remote valleys.
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D.
Weavers’ Triangle
Weavers’ Triangle is a historic canal-side area in Burnley, England, known for its well-preserved 19th-century textile mills and industrial heritage.
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E.
The Angle
The Angle is a prominent battlefield site at Gettysburg, marking the focal point of Pickett’s Charge and often referred to as the “High Water Mark of the Confederacy.”
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
play
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theatrical work ⓘ |
| associatedConcept |
alternate timelines
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existential anxiety ⓘ moral responsibility for future outcomes ⓘ self-encounter ⓘ |
| author | Bruce Norris NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| creator | Bruce Norris NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| dramaticConflict |
clash between predestination and choice
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strain on personal relationships caused by foreknowledge ⓘ tension between belief and skepticism about the future ⓘ |
| dramaticDevice |
doubling of the main character across time
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time-travel-like visitation from the future ⓘ unreliable perception of reality ⓘ |
| genre |
comic play
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dark comedy ⓘ |
| hasCharacterType |
future version of the protagonist
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present-day woman ⓘ romantic or domestic partner ⓘ secondary figures reacting to the protagonist’s visions ⓘ |
| hasForm |
full-length play
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multi-scene play ⓘ |
| intendedMedium | live theatre ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainTheme |
alternate realities
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fate ⓘ free will ⓘ self-determination ⓘ time and causality ⓘ |
| narrativeFocus | a woman visited by a future version of herself ⓘ |
| narrativeMode | dialogue-driven ⓘ |
| philosophicalQuestion |
how alternate realities might branch from different choices
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whether free will exists if the future is already known ⓘ whether knowing the future can change it ⓘ |
| protagonistDescription | a contemporary woman confronted by her future self ⓘ |
| structure | contemporary realist scenes with speculative elements ⓘ |
| subjectMatter |
how knowledge of the future affects present choices
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philosophical questions about determinism ⓘ relationships under existential pressure ⓘ the limits of human control over destiny ⓘ |
| tone |
darkly comic
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satirical ⓘ |
| writer | Bruce Norris NERFINISHED ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: A Parallelogram Description of subject: A Parallelogram is a darkly comic play by Bruce Norris that explores questions of fate, free will, and alternate realities through the story of a woman visited by a future version of herself.
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.