Captain Vernon Demerest

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fictional_character
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:The_Caine_Mutiny_Court-Martial
gptkbp:appears_in gptkb:The_Caine_Mutiny
gptkb:Airport_(1970_film)
gptkb:Airport_1975
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Trans_America_Airlines
Navy ship USS Caine
gptkbp:character_arc Downfall due to hubris
gptkbp:character_development Static character
gptkbp:character_motivation gptkb:Ambition
gptkbp:character_relationships gptkb:Narcissism
Struggles with crew loyalty
Tension with subordinates
gptkbp:character_traits gptkb:Charismatic
Arrogant
Self-centered
gptkbp:character_type gptkb:Antihero
gptkbp:characters Representation of flawed authority figures
gptkbp:conflict Dismissed from command
Conflict between duty and self-interest
Crew of the USS Caine
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:Arthur_Hailey
gptkb:Herman_Wouk
gptkbp:depicted_in Literature about naval warfare
Charismatic yet flawed
Film adaptation of The Caine Mutiny
Stage adaptation of The Caine Mutiny
gptkbp:depicts Complex antagonist
gptkbp:fate Court-martialed
gptkbp:gender gptkb:Male
gptkbp:has_conflict_with gptkb:traffic_control
gptkb:Captain_Queeg
Other characters in Airport
gptkbp:has_impact_on Aviation films
gptkbp:has_role Dramatic tension in Airport
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Post-World_War_II_America
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Captain Vernon Demerest
gptkbp:influence_on Military fiction genre
Cultural perceptions of military leadership
Subsequent military fiction characters
gptkbp:influenced_by Aviation culture of the 1970s
gptkbp:influences Plot of Airport
gptkbp:inspired_by Real-life naval officers
gptkbp:is_featured_in Airport novels
gptkbp:is_known_for His role in the film series
gptkbp:is_motivated_by Desire for power
gptkbp:is_part_of Airport franchise
gptkbp:is_represented_in Merchandise related to Airport
gptkbp:legacy Influence on military narratives
gptkbp:literary_significance Represents moral dilemmas in war
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:narrative Catalyst for conflict
Foil to protagonist
gptkbp:narrative_theme Consequences of arrogance
gptkbp:notable_for Romantic involvement with stewardess
gptkbp:notable_quote " I am the captain of this ship!"
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:Pilot
gptkbp:personality_trait Arrogant
Self-serving
gptkbp:portrayed_by gptkb:Dean_Martin
gptkb:Robert_Francis
gptkbp:portrayed_in 1954 film adaptation
1988 television adaptation
Negative portrayal of authority
gptkbp:rank gptkb:Captain
gptkbp:relationship_with gptkb:Mel_Bakersfeld
gptkb:Lieutenant_Maryk
gptkb:Captain_Queeg
Ensign Keith
Joan Melville
gptkbp:role gptkb:antagonist
gptkbp:setting gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:symbol Corruption of power
gptkbp:symbolizes Flaws in leadership
gptkbp:theme Authority vs. Responsibility
gptkbp:viewed_by_others_as Incompetent leader
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Airport
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4