Mr. Peachum

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:character
gptkbp:adapted_into gptkb:film_adaptations
gptkbp:appears_in operatic performances
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Macheath
gptkbp:character_traits manipulative
cunning
greedy
shrewd
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:John_Gay
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired various literary works
gptkbp:depicted_in various adaptations of The Beggar's Opera
gptkbp:first_appearance 1728
gptkbp:has_child gptkb:Polly_Peachum
gptkbp:has_conflict_with gptkb:Macheath
societal norms
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mr. Peachum
gptkbp:influence modern musical theatre
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:Villain
satirical figure
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of the struggle for power
gptkbp:is_associated_with the underworld of London
gptkbp:is_challenged_by his daughter's independence
gptkbp:is_compared_to Macheath's character
gptkbp:is_connected_to the theme of survival
gptkbp:is_criticized_for exploitation of the poor
gptkbp:is_critiqued_by modern interpretations
gptkbp:is_examined_in literary critiques.
the context of 18th-century England
gptkbp:is_explored_in academic studies of literature
gptkbp:is_featured_in musicals inspired by The Beggar's Opera
gptkbp:is_influenced_by the socio-economic conditions of his time
gptkbp:is_known_for his business acumen
gptkbp:is_linked_to the concept of morality
gptkbp:is_married_to gptkb:Mrs._Peachum
gptkbp:is_motivated_by profit from beggary
to control the beggars
gptkbp:is_part_of the narrative of The Beggar's Opera
gptkbp:is_portrayed_as a complex character
a father figure
gptkbp:is_related_to the theme of corruption
gptkbp:is_represented_in theatre history
various artistic interpretations
gptkbp:is_symbolic_of capitalist exploitation
gptkbp:notable_for his cunning and manipulative nature
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:Businessman
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:The_Beggar's_Opera
gptkbp:portrayed_by various actors in adaptations
gptkbp:relationship_with his daughter Polly
gptkbp:role proprietor of a beggars' business
gptkbp:setting gptkb:London
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Mrs._Peachum
gptkbp:theme social criticism
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Threepenny_Opera
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4