Statements (73)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Fictional character
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| gptkbp:appearsIn |
gptkb:Hard_Times
|
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:Stephen_Blackpool
Louisa Gradgrind |
| gptkbp:characterTraits |
Self-made man
|
| gptkbp:conflict |
Social reformers
|
| gptkbp:createdBy |
gptkb:Charles_Dickens
|
| gptkbp:criticism |
gptkb:Charles_Dickens
|
| gptkbp:firstAppearance |
Chapter_1
|
| gptkbp:hasConflictWith |
The working class
Gradgrind family |
| gptkbp:hasFriend |
Mr._Harthouse
|
| gptkbp:hasImpactOn |
Social dynamics in the novel
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Mr. Bounderby
|
| gptkbp:influences |
Louisa's_decisions
|
| gptkbp:isA |
Businessman
|
| gptkbp:isActiveIn |
Literary studies
|
| gptkbp:isAssociatedWith |
gptkb:Coketown
The struggles of the working class The critique of capitalism The decline of moral values |
| gptkbp:isAttendedBy |
Various_adaptations_of_Hard_Times
|
| gptkbp:isCharacterizedBy |
Hypocrisy
|
| gptkbp:isConnectedTo |
The theme of individualism
|
| gptkbp:isConsidered |
gptkb:Stephen_Blackpool
|
| gptkbp:isCriticizedFor |
Louisa Gradgrind
His lack of compassion His dismissive attitude towards workers. His materialism His treatment of workers |
| gptkbp:isDescribedAs |
Wealthy
Self-important A product of his time A domineering personality A large fortune A rigid mindset A tyrant in the workplace |
| gptkbp:isExploredIn |
Literary criticism
|
| gptkbp:isInvolvedIn |
The narrative conflict
The exploitation of workers The factory system Labor_disputes |
| gptkbp:isKnownFor |
His boastfulness
|
| gptkbp:isLinkedTo |
The theme of social class
The critique of social structures The rise of industrial capitalism |
| gptkbp:isOrganizedBy |
gptkb:Stephen_Blackpool
Social equality |
| gptkbp:isPartOf |
The_narrative_of_Hard_Times
|
| gptkbp:isPortrayedAs |
A symbol of greed
A foil to other characters A caricature of capitalism A_lack_of_empathy |
| gptkbp:isRepresentedIn |
Theatrical performances
A self-made man A narrow worldview |
| gptkbp:isSetIn |
A villain
|
| gptkbp:isSymbolicOf |
The industrial revolution
The failures of the industrial age |
| gptkbp:isValuedFor |
His views on education
His lack of understanding of the poor His_treatment_of_Louisa |
| gptkbp:narrativeStyle |
Antagonist
|
| gptkbp:occupation |
Factory owner
|
| gptkbp:portrayedBy |
Arrogant
Various adaptations |
| gptkbp:represents |
Victorian values
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Victorian_England
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
Married
|
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
Capitalism
|
| gptkbp:theme |
Industrialism
|
| gptkbp:viewpoint |
Education
Poverty |