Thomas Gradgrind

GPTKB entity

Statements (66)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:character
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hard_Times
gptkbp:appears_in gptkb:Hard_Times
gptkbp:associated_with Educational reform
Moral rigidity
Fact-based education
gptkbp:challenges Family dynamics
gptkbp:character_traits Strict
Pragmatic
Unemotional
gptkbp:contribution Narrative themes
gptkbp:controls gptkb:attraction
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:Charles_Dickens
gptkbp:depicted_in Rigid
gptkbp:developer Character arc
gptkbp:family gptkb:Gradgrind_family
gptkbp:father gptkb:Jane_Gradgrind
gptkb:Stephen_Gradgrind
gptkb:Louisa_Gradgrind
gptkbp:has_conflict_with Imagination
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Thomas Gradgrind
gptkbp:impact gptkb:church
gptkb:Character_development
Character relationships
Children's lives
gptkbp:influence gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:Educational_Institution
gptkb:literary_work
Social reform movements
Cultural discussions
Public perception of education.
gptkbp:interacts_with gptkb:Stephen_Blackpool
gptkbp:is_criticized_for Lack of empathy
gptkbp:legacy Cautionary tale
gptkbp:moral Importance of compassion
gptkbp:narrative_style gptkb:superhero
gptkbp:occupation Schoolmaster
gptkbp:philosophy gptkb:Utilitarianism
gptkbp:portrayed_by gptkb:Adaptations
Actors in adaptations
Theatre adaptations
Authoritarian figure
gptkbp:relationship gptkb:political_movement
gptkb:Sissy_Jupe
gptkb:Mr._Bounderby
gptkb:Mrs._Gradgrind
gptkb:Tom_Gradgrind
gptkb:Louisa_Gradgrind
Education system
gptkbp:religion Facts
gptkbp:represents Victorian values
gptkbp:responds_to gptkb:Social_issues
gptkbp:role Social critique
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Victorian_England
gptkbp:symbolizes gptkb:hospital
Victorian education system
gptkbp:viewpoint gptkb:political_movement
gptkb:Progress
gptkb:Creativity
Individualism
Childhood
Education system
Human nature
Work ethic
gptkbp:was_a_response_to Personal loss