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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:character
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:various_adaptations
Film adaptation of Oliver Twist |
| gptkbp:appears_in |
gptkb:Oliver_Twist
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Oliver_Twist
gptkb:House gptkb:literary_criticism cultural references social commentary poverty the church Victorian society social injustice abuse of power Victorian morality the law moral hypocrisy workhouse system child welfare issues the workhouse system class disparity adaptations of Oliver Twist institutional neglect Dickensian characters poor laws workhouse abuses |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Charles_Dickens
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| gptkbp:character_arc |
gptkb:downfall
From authority to ridicule from authority figure to ridicule |
| gptkbp:character_development |
static character
becomes more self-aware becomes more corrupt |
| gptkbp:character_motivation |
gptkb:power
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| gptkbp:character_relationships |
with Oliver
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| gptkbp:character_traits |
Comedic
arrogant Self-important Hypocritical |
| gptkbp:character_type |
comic villain
Comic villain |
| gptkbp:characters |
comic foil
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| gptkbp:contributes_to |
Oliver's struggles
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| gptkbp:created_by |
gptkb:Charles_Dickens
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
iconic character
inspired various adaptations Influence on portrayals of authority figures inspired various portrayals |
| gptkbp:depicted_in |
gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:various_adaptations gptkb:antagonist gptkb:bullying manipulative greedy animated adaptations inept bully A foil to other characters corrupt 1958 film adaptation 1959 film adaptation Stage adaptations of Oliver Twist Theatre Adaptation illustrations of Oliver Twist |
| gptkbp:depicts |
gptkb:antagonist
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| gptkbp:eventual_downfall |
loss of position
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| gptkbp:famous_quote |
' The law is a ass, a idiot.'
' The law is a ass.' " I am the Beadle!" ' I am the Beadle!' ' I am the Beadle.' |
| gptkbp:fate |
loses authority
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| gptkbp:first_appearance |
gptkb:Chapter_2
1837 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 of Oliver Twist |
| gptkbp:has_authority_over |
orphaned children
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| gptkbp:has_conflict_with |
gptkb:Mr._Brownlow
gptkb:Bill_Sikes gptkb:Oliver_Twist gptkb:Fagin gptkb:Nancy Mrs. Bumble |
| gptkbp:has_impact_on |
Oliver's life
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| gptkbp:has_occupation |
gptkb:Beadle
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| gptkbp:has_relationship_with |
gptkb:Fagin
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| gptkbp:has_role |
The story of Oliver Twist
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Mr. Bumble
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| gptkbp:influence_on |
gptkb:literature
social commentary Oliver Twist's life |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Charles_Dickens
real-life beadle figures |
| gptkbp:influences |
Oliver's journey
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| gptkbp:interacts_with |
gptkb:Mr._Sowerberry
gptkb:Mr._Brownlow gptkb:Bill_Sikes gptkb:Mr._Grimwig gptkb:Oliver_Twist gptkb:Fagin gptkb:Nancy Mrs. Bumble The workhouse inmates the workhouse children |
| gptkbp:is_a |
gptkb:comic_relief
gptkb:comic_book gptkb:fictional_character gptkb:antagonist gptkb:monarchy gptkb:Villain gptkb:supporting_character gptkb:tragic_figure gptkb:Beadle Symbol of authority Minor antagonist satirical character Character in a coming-of-age story Character in literature Character in a play Character in adaptations Character in a moral tale Victorian character Character in English literature Character in a classic novel Minor character Representation of authority beadle Character in British literature Character in a musical Character in a novel Character in a narrative Character in a social novel minor antagonist social commentary character Character in a film Character in a historical context Symbol of Victorian hypocrisy Beadle character Beadle in Oliver Twist Beadle in the story Beadle of the parish Beadle of the workhouse Character in Victorian novels Character in a Dickens novel Character in a satirical work Character in social critique Symbol of the establishment Victorian beadle beadle character |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
The workhouse
Oliver Twist's early life The workhouse system |
| gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
Hypocrisy
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| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
gptkb:Charles_Dickens
His greed Dickens his hypocrisy His treatment of orphans |
| gptkbp:is_critiqued_by |
his treatment of children
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| gptkbp:is_described_as |
Self-important
Hypocritical |
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
gptkb:Film_adaptations
stage adaptations |
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
The plight of the poor
Oliver's fate Oliver's mistreatment The narrative of social injustice The orphanage system The story's conflicts The story's themes The workhouse administration The workhouse system |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
his incompetence
His memorable quotes His interactions with Oliver His interactions with the law His marriage to Mrs. Bumble His pompous nature his pompous demeanor |
| gptkbp:is_married_to |
Mrs. Bumble
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| gptkbp:is_motivated_by |
gptkb:power
power and control Power and control self-interest |
| gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as |
Comedic figure
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| gptkbp:is_often_seen_in |
Mrs. Bumble
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| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:Victorian_literature
workhouse system The social commentary in Oliver Twist |
| gptkbp:is_portrayed_as |
gptkb:Oliver_Twist_(1951)
inept A comedic antagonist A figure of ridicule Comedic figure Various adaptations of Oliver Twist |
| gptkbp:is_represented_in |
gptkb:Film_adaptations
gptkb:various_adaptations Stage adaptations A symbol of authority |
| gptkbp:known_for |
His pompous nature
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| gptkbp:language_spoken |
gptkb:Charles_Dickens
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| gptkbp:last_appearance |
Chapter 10
Chapter 52 Chapter 50 Chapter 50 of Oliver Twist |
| gptkbp:lives_in |
The workhouse
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| gptkbp:moral |
gptkb:antagonist
self-serving abuse of power leads to downfall |
| gptkbp:moral_flaw |
gptkb:greed
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| gptkbp:narrative |
gptkb:antagonist
Comic relief representative of authority representing authority |
| gptkbp:notable_aspect |
with Oliver
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| gptkbp:notable_quote |
' You are a very naughty boy!'
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| gptkbp:notable_scene |
His portrayal in various adaptations
His relationship with the other characters Claiming authority over the workhouse Confrontation with Oliver Discussion of Oliver's fate Encounter with Mr. Brownlow His attempts to assert dominance His attempts to maintain control His downfall in the story His eventual downfall and ridicule. His interactions with the magistrate His role in the workhouse system Interaction with Fagin Marriage to Mrs. Bumble Reaction to Oliver's request for more food confrontation with Oliver His interactions with the children in the workhouse the auction of Oliver the confrontation with Oliver the encounter with Fagin the final fate of Mr. Bumble the introduction of Oliver Twist the marriage to Mrs. Bumble the trial of Oliver |
| gptkbp:notable_traits |
top hat
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| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Beadle
Beadle of the workhouse |
| gptkbp:personality_trait |
Self-important
self-important |
| gptkbp:portrayed_by |
gptkb:Harry_B._Wilson
gptkb:Harry_Secombe various actors in adaptations |
| gptkbp:portrayed_in |
gptkb:film_adaptations
gptkb:musical_adaptation gptkb:anime_adaptation gptkb:comic_relief gptkb:stage_adaptation gptkb:television_adaptation gptkb:concert_film television adaptations musical adaptations stage adaptations live-action adaptations 1955 film adaptation 1954 film adaptation 1952 film adaptation Television adaptations of Oliver Twist |
| gptkbp:relationship_with |
gptkb:Bill_Sikes
gptkb:Oliver_Twist gptkb:Fagin gptkb:Nancy the children the law the orphanage the parish Mrs. Bumble The parish |
| gptkbp:role |
gptkb:local_government
gptkb:Beadle |
| gptkbp:serves_as |
Beadle of the workhouse
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Victorian_England
19th century England |
| gptkbp:spouse |
Mrs. Bumble
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| gptkbp:symbolizes |
social injustice
Victorian hypocrisy Corruption in social services corruption in social institutions hypocrisy of social institutions hypocrisy of social system hypocrisy of the system |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:social_class
the impact of technology the importance of community the importance of family the role of women in society the consequences of pride the struggle for survival the struggle for power the struggle for identity the importance of perseverance the importance of empathy the nature of freedom the role of government the nature of happiness the importance of hope the nature of truth the consequences of greed the importance of kindness the nature of justice the importance of compassion the impact of war the importance of community service the impact of industrialization the plight of the poor the search for truth the impact of poverty the nature of evil the consequences of betrayal class disparity the consequences of ambition the role of faith the complexity of human nature the impact of culture the search for redemption the importance of self-awareness the nature of authority the importance of justice the importance of integrity the nature of sacrifice the quest for belonging the impact of tradition the importance of compassion. the importance of responsibility the importance of understanding the nature of friendship the role of ethics the impact of education the nature of loyalty the role of charity the consequences of choice the role of justice the consequences of ignorance the importance of truthfulness the consequences of neglect the struggle against injustice the consequences of apathy the impact of social class hypocrisy of social reformers the failure of the welfare system |
| gptkbp:views_on_poor |
condescending
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Charles_Dickens
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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