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
Rollo central viewpoint character via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Out of My Dreams expresses Laurey’s inner longings via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Out of My Dreams depicts Laurey’s emotional conflict via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Sister Margaret central nun protagonist via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Sam Seaborn idealistic conscience of the administration via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Will Parker provides comic relief via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Will Parker supports romantic subplot via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Abyssinian maid with a dulcimer triggers the speaker’s desire to recreate the vision in verse via predicate surface "functionInNarrative"
Perry Mason protagonist via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Trillian human perspective in spacefaring adventures via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Ephron the Hittite establishing Abraham’s legal claim to land in Canaan via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Will Scarlet supporting hero via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Will Scarlet comic relief in some versions via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Richard Channing drives major plotlines in Falcon Crest via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Hyas etiological figure for rain-bringing stars via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Mike Connor critiques upper-class values
Mike Connor catalyst for heroine’s self-discovery
The Drunken Clam regulars place for main characters to discuss plot events via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
The Drunken Clam regulars source of standalone gag scenes via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Happy-Go-Lucky Toy Factory Peter Griffin's workplace via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
German sniper Erwin König
surface form: Erwin König
rival sniper via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
German sniper Erwin König
surface form: Erwin König
symbol of German military precision via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Macheath satirizes corruption via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Macheath parodies heroic outlaw via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Polly Peachum satirical figure via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Polly Peachum critic of contemporary society via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
William Parcher represents John Nash's paranoid delusions via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
William Parcher embodiment of Nash's schizophrenia via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Palmer Joss philosophical foil to Ellie Arroway via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Palmer Joss representative of religious worldview via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Tracy Samantha Lord drives central romantic plot
Donner supporting character in Santa Claus stories via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Book I prefatory history via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Book I scene-setting introduction via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Rudolph outcast who becomes hero via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
The King source of conflict and tension in the river episodes via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Miss Watson foil to Huck Finn’s developing moral sense via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Marshal Pentecost military leadership title via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
The Duke vehicle for social satire via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Pap Finn contrast to Huck Finn's developing morality via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Pap Finn critique of social and legal institutions via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
King Arthur's court hub for quests via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
King Arthur's court stage for moral testing of knights via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
King Arthur's court symbol of a golden age of Britain via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Effie White emotional core of Dreamgirls
Otto central character via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Rachel Constantine represents political and governmental perspective on alien contact via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Fritz Reiser depicts brutality of war via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Fritz Reiser depicts futility of war via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Dudley is an angel
surface form: Dudley
supernatural helper via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"