Mr. Hardcastle

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf fictional character
gptkbp:appearsIn gptkb:She_Stoops_to_Conquer
gptkbp:createdBy gptkb:Oliver_Goldsmith
gptkbp:hasConflictWith gptkb:Tony_Lumpkin
gptkbp:hasGoals gptkb:Kate_Hardcastle
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mr. Hardcastle
gptkbp:isA patriarch
symbol of authority
comic character
landowner
father figure
character who faces challenges
character in a comedy of manners
character with a moral compass
figure of ridicule
character who is a foil to other characters
character who is involved in comedic situations
character who is often misunderstood
character who is a traditionalist
character who experiences growth
character who values education
character who is a representation of authority figures
character who is a representation of the past's values.
character who desires respect
character who has a strong sense of justice
character who is a source of conflict
character who is a source of humor in the play
character who is a victim of circumstance
character who is often at odds with modernity
character who is often comedic relief
character who is often misunderstood by his peers
character who is often out of touch with reality
character who is often outsmarted
character who is often portrayed as foolish
character who is often portrayed as naive
character who is protective of his family
character who represents social norms
character who represents the past
character who seeks to maintain tradition
character who values reputation
character who is often ridiculed by younger characters
playwright's creation
representative of the older generation
stereotypical father figure
character who seeks to control his daughter's marriage
character who is a representation of the older generation's values
character who is often challenged by younger characters
character who is often challenged by societal changes
gptkbp:isAssociatedWith the theme of appearance vs. reality
gptkbp:isCharacterizedBy his desire for social propriety
gptkbp:isInvolvedIn a comedic misunderstanding
gptkbp:isKnownFor his interactions with young suitors
his strictness and traditional values
gptkbp:isMarriedTo gptkb:Mrs._Hardcastle
gptkbp:isPartOf the play's central conflict
gptkbp:isPortrayedBy various actors
gptkbp:isSetIn 18th century England
gptkbp:isUsedIn a romantic subplot