storyFunction

P7328
predicate

Indicates that one entity serves a particular narrative role or function within the story structure of another entity.

All labels observed (20)

Label Occurrences
narrativeFunction 13,950
storyFunction canonical 419
functionInNarrative 71

Description generation (PDg)

The one-sentence description above was generated by prompting gpt-5.1 with the predicate name and this instruction.

Instruction
Given a predicate that represents a relationship or action between entities, generate a one-sentence description explaining its meaning.  
# Instructions
Focus on describing the relationship, not the entities themselves. 
# Response Format
Begin the description with \' Indicates...\'
Input
Predicate: storyFunction
Generated description
Indicates that one entity serves a particular narrative role or function within the story structure of another entity.

Sample triples (14,547)

Subject Object
Mrs. Mister tool of social and political critique via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Editor Daily satirical portrayal of American press via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Editor Daily commentary on media complicity with power via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Reverend Salvation satirical portrait of religious authority via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Moll symbol of resistance to exploitation via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Harry Druggist highlights the human cost of corruption via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Harry Druggist illustrates the impact of corporate power on individuals via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Junior Mister symbol of privileged youth via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Junior Mister representation of moral compromise via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Junior Mister participant in corrupt power structures via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Aged in Wood drives professional rivalry between Margo Channing and Eve Harrington via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Aged in Wood illustrates themes of aging and replacement in the theater world via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Birdie Coonan comic relief via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Birdie Coonan truth-teller within the story via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Father Benedict moral presence via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Father Benedict spiritual presence via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Espheni driving force of the central conflict via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Owen Lassiter background context for Bartlet administration via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Morton in Jane Eyre
surface form: Morton (Jane Eyre)
contrast to Thornfield Hall via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Morton in Jane Eyre
surface form: Morton (Jane Eyre)
contrast to Gateshead and Lowood via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Count Kirill Vladimirovich Bezukhov initiates Pierre Bezukhov’s character development arc via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
CIA Domestic Branch workplace of Stan Smith via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Fifth Story develops themes introduced earlier in Let Love via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Tine Havelaar moral support for Max Havelaar via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Tine Havelaar embodiment of ethical conscience in the story via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Aisha Embodies conflicts between tradition and modernity via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
sea monster Cetus
surface form: Cetus
embodiment of divine wrath from the sea via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Edward Chamberlayne is a troubled husband
surface form: Edward Chamberlayne
drives psychological exploration via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Edward Chamberlayne is a troubled husband
surface form: Edward Chamberlayne
drives moral exploration via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Lavinia Chamberlayne is Edward's estranged wife
surface form: Lavinia Chamberlayne
drives psychological exploration of marriage in The Cocktail Party via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Lavinia Chamberlayne is Edward's estranged wife
surface form: Lavinia Chamberlayne
contributes to moral exploration in The Cocktail Party via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Sir Henry Harcourt-Reilly is a psychiatrist-like figure
surface form: Sir Henry Harcourt-Reilly
spiritual guide via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Sir Henry Harcourt-Reilly is a psychiatrist-like figure
surface form: Sir Henry Harcourt-Reilly
counselor via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Sir Henry Harcourt-Reilly is a psychiatrist-like figure
surface form: Sir Henry Harcourt-Reilly
catalyst for self-discovery via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Harry Palmer drives main plot
Harry Palmer central figure in romantic storyline
Harry Palmer central figure in dramatic storyline
Lady Laura Standish drives emotional drama in Phineas Finn via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Lady Laura Standish embodies tensions between love and political ambition via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Lady Laura Standish illustrates constraints on women in Victorian high society via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Gebelawi origin of the family saga via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Gebelawi source of conflict among descendants via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Gebelawi distant ruler of the alley via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Tom Watson
surface form: Tom Watson (The Girl on the Train character)
source of suspense via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Tom Watson
surface form: Tom Watson (The Girl on the Train character)
source of mystery via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Fred (Holly’s brother) backstory element for Holly Golightly via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Khadija explores family dynamics via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Abd al-Muniem embodies political struggles of young Egyptians via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Abd al-Muniem embodies social struggles of young Egyptians via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Happy Loman illustrates denial of reality via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"