Paul Edgecomb

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fictional_character
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:stage_adaptation
gptkb:film
Novel adaptation
gptkbp:age Middle-aged
middle-aged
Older in the narrative
gptkbp:appears_in gptkb:The_Green_Mile
gptkbp:belief influenced by experiences
gptkbp:character from guard to friend
gptkbp:character_arc redemption
gptkbp:character_development Moral Conflict
witnessing miracles
gptkbp:character_motivation seeking understanding
gptkbp:character_relationships overly compassionate
with supernatural elements
gptkbp:character_traits gptkb:Courageous
Compassionate
Reflective
Empathetic
Moral integrity
empathetic
gptkbp:character_voice gptkb:The_Green_Mile
gptkbp:community_impact influences fellow guards
gptkbp:conflict Death penalty
death row inmates
the system
duty vs. humanity
Job vs. Morality
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:Stephen_King
gptkbp:emotional_resolution acceptance of fate
gptkbp:events gptkb:urban_area
Building Relationships
Finding Purpose
Seeking Redemption
retirement
Finding Peace
Teaching Lessons
Meeting John Coffey
Understanding Humanity
Witnessing Injustice
Witnessing Executions
Developing Friendships
Influencing Others
Understanding Life and Death
Leaving a Legacy
Understanding Sacrifice
Learning Forgiveness
Experiencing Loss
Sharing Wisdom
Coping with Trauma
Accepting Reality
Confronting Death
Confronting His Beliefs
Experiencing Empathy
Facing Regret
Facing the Past
Learning from Others
Navigating Guilt
Reflecting on Choices
Reflecting on His Past
Sharing His Experience
Telling His Story
Understanding Justice
gptkbp:film_appearance faithful to book
gptkbp:friend gptkb:Delacroix
gptkb:Dean_Stanton
gptkb:Harry_Terwilliger
Brutus
gptkbp:growth_rate through experiences
gptkbp:has_backstory Develops a bond with inmates
Life in prison service
Struggles with his role in the system
Witness to injustice
World War I veteran
gptkbp:has_friend gptkb:Eduard_Delacroix
gptkb:Brutus_'_Brutal'_Howell
Brutus
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Paul Edgecomb
gptkbp:impact on the audience
gptkbp:influence gptkb:Frank_Darabont
gptkb:Stephen_King
gptkbp:influenced_artists inspired other works
gptkbp:is_motivated_by desire for justice
gptkbp:judicial_review nuanced
gptkbp:key_event execution of inmates
gptkbp:legacy gptkb:Cultural_impact
impact on readers
Iconic character in literature
Symbol of moral conflict
Discussion on capital punishment
Exploration of empathy in storytelling
Influence on prison narratives
Memorable performance by Tom Hanks
Representation of kindness in harsh environments
remains in popular culture
gptkbp:location gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:meets Supernatural Events
John Coffey's execution
gptkbp:mood Empathy
guilt
Haunted by memories
to inmates
gptkbp:moral compassion and empathy
justice vs. compassion
value of life
Executing an innocent man
is it right to execute?
Executing Innocent People
gptkbp:narrative gptkb:protagonist
First-person
first-person
non-linear
personal vs. professional
gptkbp:narrative_style reflective
gptkbp:narrative_theme life and death
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:American
gptkbp:notable_themes the nature of evil
gptkbp:occupation Prison Guard
prison guard
Prison guard
gptkbp:perspective_on_death gptkb:complex
gptkbp:portrayed_by gptkb:Tom_Hanks
gptkbp:relationship gptkb:John_Coffey
gptkbp:relationship_with gptkb:John_Coffey
gptkb:Delacroix
the warden
Paul Edgecomb's wife
the inmates' families
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Southern_United_States
gptkb:Cold_Mountain_Penitentiary
gptkbp:significant_event meeting John Coffey
gptkbp:symbolism the everyman
the electric chair
gptkbp:theme gptkb:Death
gptkb:Redemption
gptkb:Justice
gptkb:friendship
Humanity
Suffering
morality
Death Penalty
gptkbp:time_period 1930s
gptkbp:witnesses Miracles
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Green_Mile
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4