Captain Vere

GPTKB entity

Statements (108)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fictional_character
gptkb:Singer
gptkb:character
gptkbp:adaptation opera by Benjamin Britten
gptkbp:appears_in gptkb:Billy_Budd,_Sailor
gptkbp:character_arc gptkb:tragic_figure
tragic downfall
gptkbp:character_development evolves through the story
gptkbp:character_motivation preserve order
gptkbp:character_traits authoritative
intelligent
compassionate
decisive
conflicted
reflective
just
gptkbp:character_voice gptkb:Singer
gptkbp:characterized_by complex and nuanced
gptkbp:conflict individual vs. society
duty vs. morality
loyalty to crew
loyalty vs. justice
duty vs. personal belief
with Claggart
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:Benjamin_Britten
gptkb:Herman_Melville
gptkbp:crew respected but feared
gptkbp:cultural_influence inspired discussions on ethics
gptkbp:decided_by condemns Billy Budd
sacrifices personal beliefs
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:film_adaptations
gptkb:tragic_figure
gptkb:theater_productions
various artistic interpretations
often analyzed
thoughtful leader
gptkbp:explores_themes the nature of evil
gptkbp:famous_quote " I am a man of the world."
gptkbp:fate mortally wounded
gptkbp:film_appearance Billy Budd adaptations
gptkbp:final_reflection on justice and duty
gptkbp:finish reflects on his decisions
gptkbp:has_authority_over gptkb:complex
gptkbp:has_conflict_with Claggart's malice
gptkbp:has_role captain
gptkbp:historical_context 19th century British Navy
19th century naval life
gptkbp:historical_significance reflects naval ethics of the time
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Captain Vere
gptkbp:influence gptkb:literature
gptkb:literary_analysis
gptkbp:influence_on subsequent literature
gptkbp:influence_on_billy_budd mentor-like figure
gptkbp:influenced_by naval traditions
historical naval figures
gptkbp:inspiration naval officers of the time
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:opera
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of the law
gptkbp:is_character_in gptkb:Billy_Budd
gptkbp:is_compared_to with Billy Budd
gptkbp:is_featured_in gptkb:opera
gptkbp:is_known_for moral dilemmas
gptkbp:is_motivated_by maintaining order
uphold naval law
gptkbp:is_portrayed_as various artists
gptkbp:is_set_in naval environment
gptkbp:is_symbolic_of the law
gptkbp:language_spoken philosophical discussions
gptkbp:leadership authoritative
gptkbp:legacy complex character study
gptkbp:literary_significance complex character study
gptkbp:moral utilitarianism
loyalty to the law
execute an innocent man
believes in the greater good
between law and compassion
executing an innocent man
gptkbp:narrative gptkb:Judge
gptkb:protagonist
gptkb:tragic_figure
first-person
first-person narration
personal vs. professional
drives the plot forward
gptkbp:narrative_theme the burden of leadership
justice vs. mercy
gptkbp:personality_trait conflicted
gptkbp:philosophy utilitarianism
about justice and mercy
gptkbp:portrayed_by various actors
gptkbp:portrayed_in gptkb:various_adaptations
gptkbp:relationship gptkb:Billy_Budd
gptkb:Claggart
gptkbp:relationship_with his crew
gptkbp:relationship_with_billy_budd mentor-like
gptkbp:relationship_with_claggart antagonistic
gptkbp:result reflects on his choices
gptkbp:role gptkb:Captain_of_the_Bellipotent
Captain of the HMS Bellipotent
gptkbp:setting gptkb:naval_warfare
gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkbp:symbolizes authority
gptkbp:theme gptkb:justice
gptkb:moral_ambiguity
morality
gptkbp:themes gptkb:existentialism
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Billy_Budd
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5