the Baron de Valmont

GPTKB entity

Statements (43)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fictional_character
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dangerous_Liaisons_(1988_film)
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:Dangerous_Liaisons_(1988_film)
Cruel Intentions (1999 film)
Valmont (1989 film)
Les Liaisons Dangereuses (play)
The Liaisons Dangereuses (musical)
gptkbp:appears_in gptkb:Les_Liaisons_Dangereuses
gptkbp:associated_with 18th century France
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:Pierre_Choderlos_de_Laclos
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired various adaptations
reference in popular culture
symbol of moral ambiguity
icon of seduction
influenced the portrayal of antiheroes
gptkbp:famous_quote " The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it."
" I am not a man of honor, but I am a man of my word."
gptkbp:fate tragic end
gptkbp:gender male
gptkbp:has_conflict_with gptkb:Cécile_de_Volanges
the Vicomte de Valmont
gptkbp:historical_context social stratification
French aristocracy
pre-revolutionary France
enlightenment era
decadence of the French court
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the Baron de Valmont
gptkbp:influence modern literature
film and theater
gptkbp:is_motivated_by power and control
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:French
gptkbp:notable_for manipulation and deceit
gptkbp:occupation seducer
gptkbp:personality_trait manipulative
charming
cynical
gptkbp:portrayed_by gptkb:film
gptkbp:relationship gptkb:Madame_de_Merteuil
gptkbp:theme gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:revenge
seduction
social manipulation