Properties (57)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
Fictional character
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gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:Barksdale_Organization
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gptkbp:appearsIn |
gptkb:The_Wire
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gptkbp:associatedWith |
Antagonistic
Protective of family |
gptkbp:businessModel |
Street-level drug dealing
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gptkbp:characterArc |
From street king to downfall
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gptkbp:characterDevelopment |
Evolves throughout series
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gptkbp:characterTraits |
Hubris
Intelligent Charismatic Leadership skills Ruthless Trust issues |
gptkbp:communityPartnerships |
gptkb:Stringer_Bell
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gptkbp:conflict |
Law enforcement
Police department Violent confrontations |
gptkbp:convictedOf |
Multiple times
Served several years |
gptkbp:court |
Convicted of drug charges
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gptkbp:culturalImpact |
Iconic character in television history
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gptkbp:death |
Shot in the series finale
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gptkbp:encouragesParticipationIn |
Economic necessity
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gptkbp:enemy |
gptkb:Omar_Little
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gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Brother_(Wee-Bey_Brice)
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gptkbp:famousQuote |
"You can't be a king without a crown."
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gptkbp:finalDisposal |
With law enforcement
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gptkbp:firstAppearance |
Season 1
Season 5 |
gptkbp:friend |
gptkb:D'Angelo_Barksdale
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gptkbp:goal |
Control drug territory
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Avon Barksdale
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gptkbp:impact |
Cultural representation of drug dealers
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gptkbp:influence |
Representation of urban life
Mentors younger dealers Drug_trade_in_Baltimore |
gptkbp:inspiration |
Power and control
Real-life drug lords Protect his territory |
gptkbp:legacy |
Influence on television crime dramas
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gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Baltimore
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gptkbp:mentor |
gptkb:Wee-Bey_Brice
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gptkbp:narrativeStyle |
Antagonist
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gptkbp:occupation |
Drug dealer
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gptkbp:personalLife |
Complicated relationships
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gptkbp:portrayedBy |
gptkb:Wood_Harris
Complex character Realistic and gritty |
gptkbp:relationship |
gptkb:Stringer_Bell
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gptkbp:reputation |
Feared and respected
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gptkbp:rival |
gptkb:Stringer_Bell
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gptkbp:series |
Consequences of crime
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gptkbp:status |
Deceased
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gptkbp:strategicGoals |
With other drug dealers
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gptkbp:symbolism |
The_drug_trade_in_America
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gptkbp:tactics |
Violence
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