Paul Sheldon

GPTKB entity

Properties (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Fictional character
gptkbp:adaptation Film adaptation of Misery
gptkbp:appearsIn Misery
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Annie_Wilkes
gptkbp:characterArc Transformation through trauma
Redemption through survival
Resilience in the face of adversity
gptkbp:characterDevelopment Fights for freedom
Struggles with trauma
From successful author to captive
gptkbp:characterTraits Determined
Obsessive
Naivety
Overconfidence in his abilities
Underestimation of danger
gptkbp:conflict Confrontation_with_Annie_Wilkes
Survival_against_Annie_Wilkes
gptkbp:createdBy gptkb:Stephen_King
gptkbp:criticalReception Acclaimed character
Study in obsession and creativity
Symbol of psychological horror
gptkbp:culturalHeritage Referenced in various media
Influenced other horror characters
Parodied in popular culture
gptkbp:famousQuote "I am your number one fan."
gptkbp:fanBase Cult following
Literary analysis
Adaptation discussions
gptkbp:firstAppearance Misery (1987)
Misery (1990 film)
gptkbp:goal Escape captivity
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Paul Sheldon
gptkbp:humanInteraction Struggle with identity
Fear of being trapped
Fear of losing creativity
gptkbp:influence Cultural impact on horror genre
gptkbp:inspiration Desire to write
Stephen_King's_experiences_with_fans
gptkbp:legacy Iconic character in horror literature
gptkbp:motif The power of storytelling
Writing as a means of escape
The relationship between creator and creation
gptkbp:narrativeStyle Survivor
Protagonist
Victim
gptkbp:notableWork Misery
gptkbp:occupation Novelist
gptkbp:portrayedBy gptkb:James_Caan
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Colorado
gptkbp:symbolism Fear of failure
Human resilience
Artistic struggle
gptkbp:theme Isolation
Obsession
Power dynamics