Statements (69)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:character
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Cat's_Cradle
gptkb:The_Cat's_Cradle |
| gptkbp:appears_in |
gptkb:Cat's_Cradle
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:H._Lowe_Crosby
gptkb:Newt_Hoenikker gptkb:John |
| gptkbp:created |
gptkb:Ice-Nine
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| gptkbp:father |
gptkb:H._Lowe_Crosby
gptkb:Newt_Hoenikker gptkb:Frank_Hoenikker |
| gptkbp:has_impact_on |
science fiction literature
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Dr. Felix Hoenikker
|
| gptkbp:is_a |
gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:physicist gptkb:comic_book gptkb:literary_work cautionary tale satirical character fictional scientist satirical representation of scientists symbol of scientific hubris cautionary figure in literature character study in Cat's Cradle fictional representation of real scientists |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
the concept of nihilism
Vonnegut's works |
| gptkbp:is_connected_to |
the concept of absurdism
|
| gptkbp:is_considered_as |
a tragic figure
a representation of the archetypal mad scientist |
| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
his lack of empathy
his moral ambiguity his lack of foresight his role in societal issues |
| gptkbp:is_described_as |
a tragicomic figure
a brilliant scientist a cold genius a paradoxical character |
| gptkbp:is_discussed_in |
various analyses of Cat's Cradle
|
| gptkbp:is_explored_in |
gptkb:literary_work
the consequences of scientific exploration the context of post-war America the context of technological advancement the implications of scientific discovery the theme of absurdity in science |
| gptkbp:is_influenced_by |
gptkb:the_Manhattan_Project
|
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
the ethical dilemmas of science
the creation of dangerous technology the narrative of human folly |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
his indifference to humanity
|
| gptkbp:is_linked_to |
the critique of modernity
the theme of existentialism the theme of isolation in science |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
the Hoenikker family
the narrative of Cat's Cradle the critique of American culture the legacy of Cat's Cradle |
| gptkbp:is_referenced_in |
gptkb:organization
|
| gptkbp:is_represented_in |
adaptations of Cat's Cradle
|
| gptkbp:is_symbolic_of |
the dangers of unchecked scientific progress
the conflict between science and ethics scientific irresponsibility |
| gptkbp:lives_in |
gptkb:San_Lorenzo
|
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:physicist
|
| gptkbp:portrayed_by |
gptkb:John_Mc_Giver
emotionally detached a flawed character a detached observer of humanity |