Jan Rodricks
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Jan Rodricks is a central human character in Arthur C. Clarke's science fiction novel "Childhood's End," known for his role in uncovering the mysteries of the alien Overlords and humanity's transformation.
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
fictional character
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human ⓘ literary character ⓘ |
| appearsIn | Childhood's End NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| appearsInMedium | novel ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Karellen
NERFINISHED
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Overlords NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| communicatesWith | Karellen at the end of the novel ⓘ |
| createdBy | Arthur C. Clarke NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| defies | Overlords' travel prohibitions ⓘ |
| ethicalStance | willing to defy Overlords' restrictions ⓘ |
| finalFate | remains as last adult human observer on Earth ⓘ |
| gender | male ⓘ |
| genreOfWork | science fiction ⓘ |
| hasSibling | George Greggson's wife (as brother-in-law connection via some editions' interpretations) ⓘ |
| homeCity | Cape Town (in many interpretations of the text) ⓘ |
| languageOfWork | English ⓘ |
| literaryPeriod | 20th-century science fiction ⓘ |
| mediumOfOrigin | literature ⓘ |
| motivation |
desire to learn the Overlords' secrets
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scientific curiosity ⓘ |
| narrativeFunction |
bridge between humans and Overlords
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observer of the end of the human race ⓘ |
| nationality | South African ⓘ |
| notableFor |
investigating the Overlords' homeworld
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uncovering the mysteries of the Overlords ⓘ witnessing humanity's transformation ⓘ |
| observes | the Overmind's absorption of humanity ⓘ |
| occupation |
astrophysicist
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scientist ⓘ |
| relationshipToOverlords | curious investigator ⓘ |
| returnsTo | Earth NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| roleInTheme |
explores themes of curiosity and transcendence
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highlights limits of individual humanity ⓘ |
| roleInWork |
central character
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protagonist ⓘ |
| settingOfWork | future Earth ⓘ |
| species | human ⓘ |
| timeEffectExperienced | time dilation ⓘ |
| travelsTo | Overlords' homeworld ⓘ |
| usesMethod | stowing away on an Overlord supply ship ⓘ |
| witnessesEvent |
disappearance of the last generation of human children
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evolution of human children into a group mind ⓘ final dissolution of Earth ⓘ |
| workPublicationYear | 1953 ⓘ |
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