Avon Barksdale

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fictional_character
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Barksdale_Organization
gptkbp:appears_in gptkb:The_Wire
gptkbp:arrested_for gptkb:Yes
drug charges
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Barksdale_Organization
Violent crime
Drug lords
gptkbp:challenges gptkb:law_enforcement
the law
gptkbp:character redemption
gptkbp:character_arc Struggle for power
gptkbp:character_development Evolves throughout series
From street thug to businessman
gptkbp:character_motivation Power and respect
gptkbp:character_relationships law enforcement officials
Struggle for dominance
gptkbp:character_traits gptkb:Ruthless
gptkb:Charismatic
Intelligent
Loyalty and ruthlessness
gptkbp:character_type gptkb:antagonist
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:law_enforcement
gptkb:Police_Department
Rival gangs
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influence on hip-hop culture
gptkbp:death Off-screen
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:Antihero
Crime drama
Tragic figure
Charismatic leader
HBO series
a ruthless businessman
gptkbp:depicts Complex antagonist
gptkbp:enemy gptkb:Jimmy_Mc_Nulty
gptkbp:faced gptkb:betrayal
gptkbp:family gptkb:D'_Angelo_Barksdale
Brother, Wee-Bey Brice
gptkbp:famous_quote " You can't be a king without a crown."
gptkbp:fate Imprisonment
gptkbp:first_appearance gptkb:Season_1
gptkbp:fought_against Police officers
Rival gangs
gptkbp:friend gptkb:Omar_Little
gptkbp:goal Expand drug empire
Control drug trade in Baltimore
gptkbp:has_a_childhood_friend gptkb:Wee-Bey_Brice
gptkbp:has_a_lieutenant gptkb:Stringer_Bell
gptkbp:has_conflict_with gptkb:The_Barksdale_Organization
gptkb:Omar_Little
gptkb:Detective_Lester_Freamon
gptkb:Detective_Cedric_Daniels
gptkb:Marlo_Stanfield
gptkb:lawyer
gptkb:Brother_Mouzone
gptkb:Detective_Bunk_Moreland
gptkb:Detective_Kima_Greggs
gptkb:Detective_Mc_Nulty
gptkb:Detective_Rhonda_Pearlman
gptkb:Mayor_Carcetti
gptkb:Proposition_Joe
The Greek
The community
The media
The justice system
The drug trade
The police
The informants
The political system
The witnesses
The enemies
The rivals
The economy
The criminal justice system
The city of Baltimore
The drug lords
The gangsters
The law enforcement
The streets of Baltimore
gptkbp:has_enemies gptkb:Jimmy_Mc_Nulty
gptkb:Bunk_Moreland
gptkbp:has_friend gptkb:Stringer_Bell
gptkbp:has_impact_on the drug trade
gptkbp:has_relationship_with his family
gptkbp:has_rival gptkb:Omar_Little
gptkbp:has_sibling gptkb:D'_Angelo_Barksdale
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Avon Barksdale
gptkbp:influence Street culture
Television drama
Baltimore drug scene
gptkbp:influence_on Other characters
gptkbp:influenced Cultural narratives
gptkbp:influenced_by Street culture
Street politics
gptkbp:inspiration Real-life drug lords
gptkbp:involved_in Drug trafficking
Gang wars
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:pharmaceuticals
gptkbp:is_a_character_that_engages_in gptkb:moral_ambiguity
gptkbp:is_a_character_that_is_shaped_by his past
gptkbp:is_a_figure_in Baltimore's drug scene
gptkbp:is_a_representation_of the American drug trade
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of urban decay
gptkbp:is_associated_with gptkb:The_Barksdale_Organization
gptkbp:is_character_in gptkb:The_Wire
political corruption
gptkbp:is_featured_in multiple seasons of The Wire
gptkbp:is_involved_in gptkb:territorial_disputes
money laundering
gang warfare
gptkbp:is_known_for his charisma
gptkbp:is_known_for_his_leadership_style authoritative
gptkbp:is_known_for_his_strategic_mind nan
gptkbp:is_motivated_by gptkb:power
gptkb:Wealth
Control of territory
gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as other drug lords.
gptkbp:is_often_seen_in his crew
gptkbp:is_part_of the narrative of The Wire
gptkbp:is_portrayed_as gptkb:Wood_Harris
Complex antagonist
gptkbp:key_event gptkb:Power_struggles
Arrest
Strategic decisions
Impact on community
Loss of territory
Leadership challenges
Struggles with loyalty
Cultural significance in media
Influence on law enforcement tactics
Reflection on choices
Betrayal by allies
Final moments in series
Impact on family dynamics
Influence on younger characters
Conflict with police
Confrontation with Omar
Confrontation with rival gangs
Death of D' Angelo Barksdale
Decline of organization
Final confrontation with Marlo
Final decisions in life
Legacy in Baltimore drug scene
Negotiations with police
Reputation in drug trade
gptkbp:known_for Leadership skills
Strategic thinking
Business acumen
Charismatic personality
Leadership style
Strategic alliances
Strategic mind
gptkbp:last_appearance gptkb:Season_5
gptkbp:leadership a drug empire
gptkbp:legacy Iconic character in television history
violence and crime
Impact on storytelling
gptkbp:location gptkb:Baltimore
gptkbp:mentor gptkb:Stringer_Bell
gptkbp:narrative gptkb:protagonist
gptkb:antagonist
gptkb:Main_antagonist
societal issues
gptkbp:network dealers
gptkbp:notable_quote " You can't be a man if you don't have a code."
gptkbp:notable_rivalry gptkb:Marlo_Stanfield
gptkbp:occupation Drug dealer
gptkbp:operates a code of honor
gptkbp:operates_in gptkb:Baltimore
gptkbp:portrayed_by gptkb:Wood_Harris
gptkbp:portrayed_in gptkb:television_series
Realistic
Complex character
gptkbp:product his environment
gptkbp:relationship gptkb:Omar_Little
gptkb:Marlo_Stanfield
Narcotics trade
gptkbp:relationship_with gptkb:Stringer_Bell
gptkb:D'_Angelo_Barksdale
gptkbp:rival gptkb:Stringer_Bell
gptkbp:role Leader of Barksdale Organization
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Baltimore,_Maryland
gptkbp:status gptkb:Deceased
gptkbp:strategy Violence and intimidation
gptkbp:symbolism gptkb:loss
the struggle for power
the consequences of crime
the cycle of violence
the impact of drugs on communities
sympathy and disdain
gptkbp:symbolizes Drug trade in America
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bishop
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4