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
Pandora divine punishment for mankind via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Sauron (voice and motion capture) overarching antagonist via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Susanna illustration of Daniel’s wisdom via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Susanna example of God defending the innocent via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Sam Porter Bridges symbol of reconnection via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Sirena (mermaid of Chamorro folklore)
surface form: Sirena
moral lesson for children via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Centauromachy moral warning against lack of self‑control via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Centauromachy exemplification of heroic virtue via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Manolin to show Santiago's human connections via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Manolin to contrast youth and age via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
We're Off to See the Wizard travel montage via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
If I Only Had a Brain introduces Scarecrow’s wish for a brain via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
ruby slippers enable travel to and from the Land of Oz via predicate surface "functionInStory"
Augustine St. Clare to expose contradictions of benevolent slaveholding via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Topsy to show that enslaved children can be educated and morally uplifted via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Beauty and the Beast
surface form: Beauty and the Beast (song)
love theme via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Beauty and the Beast
surface form: Beauty and the Beast (song)
title song via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Merlin
surface form: Merlin (Kingsman)
mentor figure via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Merlin
surface form: Merlin (Kingsman)
comic relief via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
David Caravaggio truth-seeker via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
David Caravaggio witness to other characters’ pasts via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Kristin Scott Thomas as Katherine Clifton loveInterestOfProtagonist via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Kristin Scott Thomas as Katherine Clifton catalystForTragedy via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Count László de Almásy drives fragmented, nonlinear storytelling via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Eva St. Clare catalyst for moral reflection on slavery via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Pore Jud Is Daid explores Curly McLain’s antagonistic relationship with Jud Fry via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Pore Jud Is Daid foreshadows Jud Fry’s death via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Kip to explore colonial subject’s experience in European war via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Kip to contrast Western and non-Western perspectives on war via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Dani Ardor protagonist of Midsommar via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Dryope warning against disrespecting the gods via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Dryope example of human vulnerability before divine power via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Rollerball tool of corporate control via predicate surface "narrativeFunctionOfGame"
Dame Van Winkle source of domestic conflict via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Dame Van Winkle catalyst for Rip Van Winkle’s retreat into the mountains via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Stringer Bell illustrates intersection of crime and legitimate business via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Santiago embodies Hemingway’s ideal of grace under pressure via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Krikkit war drives quest for Wikkit Gate components via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Jim Casy inspires Tom Joad’s political awakening via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
the Baron father of the bride via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Otter
surface form: Otter (The Wind in the Willows)
illustrates parental love via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Portly to evoke themes of parental love and concern via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Chief Weasel comic villain via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Toad Hall is taken over by weasels and stoats climax via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Toad Hall is taken over by weasels and stoats centralConflict via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
The Wild Wood contrasts safety of the riverbank with danger of the woods via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
The Wild Wood tests the courage of the characters via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes expresses Cinderella's optimism and belief in dreams via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Muff Potter to highlight Tom Sawyer’s moral growth via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"
Jack Dawson symbol of freedom and lower-class vitality via predicate surface "narrativeFunction"