Chief Brody

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fictional_character
gptkbp:appears_in gptkb:Jaws
gptkbp:author gptkb:Peter_Benchley
gptkbp:character_arc from doubt to confidence
overcomes personal fears
gptkbp:character_development grows from fear to courage
gptkbp:character_motivation desire to save lives
gptkbp:character_relationships initially hesitant
strained with local government
struggles with local politics
gptkbp:character_traits brave
determined
protective
gptkbp:children gptkb:Sean_Brody
gptkb:Mike_Brody
gptkbp:conflict faces the shark directly
gptkbp:crossover gptkb:Jaws_video_games
gptkbp:cultural_impact iconic character in horror films
gptkbp:director gptkb:Steven_Spielberg
gptkbp:famous_for fighting a great white shark
gptkbp:famous_quote " You're gonna need a bigger boat."
gptkbp:fan_base cult following
gptkbp:film_awards nominated for Academy Awards
gptkbp:film_editing based on a novel
gptkbp:film_series gptkb:Jaws_series
gptkbp:first_appearance gptkb:Jaws_(1975)
gptkbp:genre gptkb:thriller
gptkbp:goal to protect the town from the shark
gptkbp:has_backstory moved to Amity Island for a quieter life
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Chief Brody
gptkbp:influenced_by real-life shark attacks
gptkbp:influences pop culture references
gptkbp:inspiration based on a real-life police chief
gptkbp:is_a_moment_of final confrontation with the shark
gptkbp:is_motivated_by protecting his family and community
gptkbp:last_appearance Jaws: The Revenge (1987)
gptkbp:legacy influenced future shark films
gptkbp:location gptkb:Amity_Island
gptkbp:merchandise gptkb:action_figures
gptkbp:narrative gptkb:protagonist
gptkbp:notable_scene shark hunting scenes
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:Chief_of_Police
gptkbp:portrayed_by gptkb:Roy_Scheider
gptkbp:portrayed_in Roy Scheider's performance praised
gptkbp:public_perception heroic figure
gptkbp:relationship conflict with Quint
friendship with Matt Hooper
gptkbp:resolution saves the town from the shark.
gptkbp:setting summer tourist town
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Ellen_Brody
gptkbp:struggles_with dealing with fear of the ocean
gptkbp:symbol the fight against fear
gptkbp:symbolism represents human struggle against nature
gptkbp:team works with Hooper and Quint
gptkbp:writer gptkb:Peter_Benchley
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Jaws
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4