Tessa Quayle
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Tessa Quayle is a passionate human-rights activist whose mysterious death in Kenya drives the political and emotional intrigue at the heart of John le Carré’s novel "The Constant Gardener."
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
fictional character
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novel character ⓘ |
| adaptedAs | character in 2005 film The Constant Gardener ⓘ |
| advocatesFor |
access to medicines
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human rights ⓘ |
| appearsIn | The Constant Gardener NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| awardAssociation | portrayal earned Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Rachel Weisz ⓘ |
| characterTrait | passionate ⓘ |
| creator | John le Carré NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| deathCause | murder ⓘ |
| deathPlace | Kenya NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| fictionalUniverse | The Constant Gardener NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| firstAppearance | novel The Constant Gardener NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| genreContext |
political thriller
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spy fiction ⓘ |
| involvedIn | investigation of pharmaceutical practices in Africa ⓘ |
| medium | literature ⓘ |
| narrativeRole |
catalyst for plot
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central character ⓘ |
| nationality | British ⓘ |
| occupation | human-rights activist ⓘ |
| opposes | corrupt pharmaceutical companies ⓘ |
| portrayedBy | Rachel Weisz NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relationship | friend of Arnold Bluhm ⓘ |
| settingOfActivity |
Kenya
NERFINISHED
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Nairobi NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| spouse | Justin Quayle NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| themeAssociation |
corporate corruption
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marital trust and betrayal ⓘ postcolonial politics in Africa ⓘ |
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