John Hartigan

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fictional_character
gptkb:character
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:Sin_City_film_series
Film and television.
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Basin_City_Police_Department
gptkbp:age 50s
gptkbp:allies gptkb:Marv
gptkbp:appearance Rugged
muscular
aged
scarred
gptkbp:appears_in gptkb:Sin_City
gptkbp:character_arc From a dedicated cop to a tragic hero.
gptkbp:character_development Grows from a cop to a martyr.
gptkbp:child gptkb:None
gptkb:none
gptkbp:conflict sacrifices himself
Corruption in the police force
Roark family
Confronts his enemies
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:Frank_Miller
gptkbp:critical_reception Well-received by critics.
gptkbp:crossover Appears in other comic series.
gptkbp:cultural_impact Cult following
Influenced crime fiction
Symbol of anti-heroism
Influenced comic book adaptations
influenced noir genre
gptkbp:enemy gptkb:Roark_Family
gptkb:Senator_Roark
gptkb:Kevin
gptkb:Goldie
gptkbp:famous_quote " I’m not a hero. I’m a cop."
" I’m not a hero. I’m just a man who’s trying to do the right thing."
gptkbp:fan_base film enthusiasts
comic book readers
Strong following among comic book fans.
gptkbp:fate Sacrifices himself for others.
gptkbp:first_appearance gptkb:Sin_City:_The_Hard_Goodbye
gptkbp:gender gptkb:Male
male
gptkbp:has_backstory traumatized by past events
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label John Hartigan
gptkbp:influence gptkb:film_adaptations
gptkb:Film_Noir
gptkb:graphic_novel
gptkbp:influenced Inspiration for other characters.
gptkbp:influenced_artists Defined the neo-noir genre.
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:detective_fiction
Inspires other characters in the series.
classic film noir characters
gptkbp:inspiration Detective archetype
Frank Miller's graphic novels
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of The fight against corruption.
gptkbp:is_motivated_by Protect the innocent
To save Nancy Callahan
protect innocence
to save Nancy Callahan
gptkbp:last_appearance gptkb:Sin_City:_A_Dame_to_Kill_For
gptkbp:legacy iconic anti-hero
Iconic character in graphic novels
gptkbp:media_appearances Graphic novels and films.
gptkbp:merchandise gptkb:posters
gptkb:collectibles
gptkb:action_figures
graphic novels
Action figures and collectibles.
gptkbp:moral Struggles with the law vs. justice.
gptkbp:narrative gptkb:protagonist
first-person
First-person narration
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:American
gptkbp:notable_for Protecting Nancy Callahan
protecting Nancy Callahan
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:personality_trait gptkb:Loyal
gptkb:Brave
Cynical
Determined
brave
determined
self-sacrificing
gptkbp:portrayed_by gptkb:Bruce_Willis
gptkbp:relationship gptkb:Nancy_Callahan
Father figure to Nancy Callahan
gptkbp:relationship_with_marv Mutual respect.
gptkbp:relationship_with_nancy Protective and paternal.
gptkbp:relationship_with_roark Adversarial.
gptkbp:residence gptkb:Basin_City
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Basin_City
Basin City, a fictional city.
gptkbp:skills Detective work
detective work
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:None
gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:status gptkb:Deceased
deceased
gptkbp:story_arc gptkb:Redemption
redemption
gptkbp:symbolism gptkb:moral_ambiguity
gptkbp:symbolizes The flawed hero
gptkbp:theme gptkb:Redemption
gptkb:justice
gptkb:Justice
gptkb:corruption
gptkb:sacrifice
gptkb:Sacrifice
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Yellow_Bastard
gptkb:Nancy_Callahan
gptkb:Ava_Lord
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5