Sir John Falstaff

GPTKB entity

Statements (157)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:character
gptkbp:appears_in gptkb:Henry_IV,_Part_1
gptkb:Henry_IV,_Part_2
gptkb:Henry_IV
gptkb:Henry_V
gptkb:The_Merry_Wives_of_Windsor
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Mistress_Ford
gptkb:Mistress_Page
thematic elements of love
thematic elements of friendship
thematic elements of deception
thematic elements of honor
thematic elements of social class
gptkbp:character_type gptkb:comic_relief
fat knight
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:William_Shakespeare
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired adaptations
gptkbp:famous_for his wit
his cowardice
his love of food and drink
gptkbp:first_appearance gptkb:Henry_IV,_Part_1
gptkbp:gender male
gptkbp:has_conflict_with gptkb:Ford
gptkb:Bardolph
gptkb:weapons
Page
Nym
gptkbp:has_influence_on subsequent literature
gptkbp:has_relationship_with gptkb:Mistress_Quickly
gptkb:Prince_Hal
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sir John Falstaff
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Elizabethan_comedy
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:William_Shakespeare
gptkb:anti-hero
trickster
larger-than-life character
comic archetype
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in his moral ambiguity
gptkbp:is_associated_with gptkb:Merry_Wives_of_Windsor
the concept of redemption
the theme of deception
the concept of loyalty
the concept of betrayal
the concept of friendship
the concept of folly
the concept of indulgence
the tavern setting
gptkbp:is_characterized_by bravado
cowardice
his love for food
fatness
his quick wit
his jovial personality
gptkbp:is_cited_in gptkb:popular_culture
gptkbp:is_compared_to gptkb:Prince_Hal
serious characters
gptkbp:is_considered_as a cultural icon
a foil to Prince Hal
one of Shakespeare's greatest characters
gptkbp:is_criticized_for his lack of responsibility
his selfishness
gptkbp:is_examined_in literary studies
gptkbp:is_explored_in thematic discussions
gptkbp:is_featured_in gptkb:film_adaptations
gptkb:The_Merry_Wives_of_Windsor
gptkb:Henry_IV_Part_1
gptkb:Henry_IV_Part_2
adaptations and performances
gptkbp:is_friend_of gptkb:Prince_Hal
gptkbp:is_known_for gptkb:comic_relief
his charm
his schemes
his extravagant lifestyle
his humor
his memorable quotes
his elaborate schemes
his manipulative nature
his humorous dialogue
his failures
his love of drink
his humorous exploits
his roguishness
gptkbp:is_often_referenced_in various adaptations.
gptkbp:is_often_seen_in a commentary on society
his companions
a tragicomic figure
Falstaff's friends
the knights of the realm
the tavern crowd
the women of Windsor
gptkbp:is_part_of Shakespearean canon
Shakespeare's comedic elements
the exploration of honor in Shakespeare's works
the history plays
gptkbp:is_portrayed_as gptkb:Mark_Gatiss
gptkb:Orson_Welles
gptkb:David_Mitchell
gptkb:Michael_Gambon
gptkb:Michael_Sheen
gptkb:Tom_Hollander
gptkb:David_Jason
gptkb:Keith_Allen
gptkb:David_Harewood
gptkb:Simon_Russell_Beale
gptkb:Eddie_Izzard
gptkb:Stephen_Mangan
gptkb:David_Bradley
gptkb:David_Tennant
gptkb:Hugh_Laurie
gptkb:Stephen_Fry
gptkb:Ricky_Gervais
gptkb:David_Walliams
gptkb:John_Cleese
gptkb:David_Suchet
gptkb:Timothy_Spall
gptkb:Richard_Griffiths
gptkb:Rufus_Sewell
gptkb:Anthony_Sher
gptkb:John_Gielgud
gptkb:Matthew_Macfadyen
gptkb:Brian_Blessed
gptkb:John_Hurt
gptkb:Matthew_Kelly
gptkb:David_Oakes
gptkb:Derek_Jacobi
gptkb:Simon_Callow
gptkb:Richard_Briers
gptkb:Roger_Allam
gptkb:Ian_Mc_Kellen
gptkb:Sir_Richard_Ayoade
gptkb:Robert_Hardy
various actors
films and television
a humorous figure
a lovable rogue
a schemer
a cowardly knight
a friend to the young prince
gptkbp:is_referenced_in modern literature
gptkbp:is_related_to the theme of honor
gptkbp:is_represented_in a rogue
gptkbp:is_symbolic_of the folly of excess
gptkbp:last_appearance gptkb:The_Merry_Wives_of_Windsor
gptkbp:notable_traits comedic
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:Knight
gptkbp:personality_trait bravado
cowardice
wit
gptkbp:portrayed_by various actors
gptkbp:relationship_with gptkb:Prince_Hal
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Agincourt
gptkb:Henry_IV,_Part_1
gptkb:Michael_Gambon
gptkb:Edwin_Booth
gptkb:Henry_V
gptkb:Falstaff
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4