Judge Danforth

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf character
gptkbp:appearsIn The Crucible
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Salem_Witch_Trials
gptkbp:conflict Proctor's accusations
gptkbp:decidedBy sentences people to death
gptkbp:hasAuthorityOver the court
gptkbp:hasConflictWith the truth
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Judge Danforth
gptkbp:influence on the trials
gptkbp:inspiration maintain social order
gptkbp:isAssociatedWith the downfall of many characters
gptkbp:isAvailableIn American_literature
gptkbp:isChallengedBy gptkb:John_Proctor
the moral dilemmas of the trials
gptkbp:isConsidered his reputation
gptkbp:isCriticizedFor modern audiences
his harsh judgments
his role in the witch trials
lack of justice
those who question the court
gptkbp:isDescribedAs pragmatic
uncompromising
a lack of empathy
a rigid adherence to the law
a rigid mindset
gptkbp:isInfluencedBy public opinion
gptkbp:isInvolvedIn judicial proceedings
the execution of innocent people
the_legal_system_of_Salem
gptkbp:isLinkedTo the theme of power and its abuse
themes of justice and morality
gptkbp:isOrganizedBy the idea of false confessions
gptkbp:isPartOf the_Salem_community
the_narrative_of_The_Crucible
gptkbp:isPortrayedAs a strong sense of duty
a product of his time
self-righteous
gptkbp:isPortrayedBy various_adaptations_of_The_Crucible
gptkbp:isRepresentedIn a tragic figure
gptkbp:isSetIn absolute power
symbol of corruption
out of touch with reality
a representation of authority.
villain in the play
gptkbp:isVisitedBy fear of chaos
gptkbp:locatedIn the rule of law
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:Judge
gptkbp:opposedBy dissenting opinions
gptkbp:personalityTrait authoritarian
gptkbp:portrayedBy gptkb:John_Proctor
gptkbp:relationship with_Abigail_Williams
gptkbp:religion witchcraft is real
gptkbp:respondsTo public hysteria
gptkbp:role Deputy Governor
gptkbp:uses fear as a tool
gptkbp:viewpoint the court's authority is absolute