Major Ben Marco

GPTKB entity

Statements (66)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fictional_character
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:film
character changes in film
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:appears_in gptkb:The_Manchurian_Candidate
gptkbp:character_arc redemption
gptkbp:character_development overcomes trauma
from soldier to investigator
gptkbp:character_relationships trust issues
internal vs external struggles
gptkbp:character_traits resilience
haunted by memories
gptkbp:conflict brainwashing conspiracy
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:Richard_Condon
gptkbp:critical_reception mixed reviews
gptkbp:cultural_impact reflections on war
gptkbp:cultural_references paranoia in society
gptkbp:cultural_significance reflection of societal fears
gptkbp:famous_quote " I can't remember anything."
gptkbp:first_appearance gptkb:1959
gptkbp:genre gptkb:political_organization
gptkbp:has_conflict_with gptkb:government_agency
gptkbp:has_friend gptkb:Senator_Iselin
gptkbp:historical_context Cold War era
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Major Ben Marco
gptkbp:influence Cold War themes
gptkbp:influenced_by psychological theories
real-life events
gptkbp:influences modern thrillers
gptkbp:inspiration real-life military experiences
gptkbp:is_a_moment_of confrontation with brainwashers
gptkbp:is_motivated_by seeking justice
uncover the truth
stop the conspiracy
gptkbp:legacy influence on thriller genre
gptkbp:military_rank gptkb:Major
gptkbp:mood paranoia
identity crisis
gptkbp:motif dream sequences
the haunted soldier
gptkbp:narrative_style non-linear storytelling
investigator
first-person viewpoint
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:Native_American_tribe
gptkbp:plot flashbacks
gptkbp:plot_twist revelation of true enemy
gptkbp:portrayed_by gptkb:Frank_Sinatra
stage adaptations
2004 film adaptation
gptkbp:relationship gptkb:Raymond_Shaw
the media
his family
his squad
his mentor
his commanding officer
gptkbp:role gptkb:fictional_character
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Korean_War
gptkbp:significant_event revelation of conspiracy
gptkbp:symbolism the soldier's plight
gptkbp:symbolizes the everyman
the struggle for truth
post-war disillusionment
gptkbp:thematic_element manipulation of memory
gptkbp:themes loyalty and betrayal
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Manchurian_Candidate
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4