centralPlotDevice

P21187
predicate

Indicates that one entity functions as the main narrative mechanism or element around which the plot of the other entity is structured.

All labels observed (19)

Label Occurrences
usedForPlotDevice 38
centralPlotDevice canonical 24
majorPlotElement 15

Sample triples (115)

Subject Object
Doctor Thorne hidden inheritance
Doctor Thorne secret parentage
The Purloined Letter letter hidden in plain sight via predicate surface "keyPlotDevice"
Wikkit Gate part of a scheme to destroy the universe via predicate surface "purposeInPlot"
Running Dog film allegedly showing Adolf Hitler in a pornographic context via predicate surface "centralMacGuffin"
Yellowjackets plane crash via predicate surface "majorPlotElement"
Yellowjackets wilderness survival via predicate surface "majorPlotElement"
Yellowjackets cannibalism via predicate surface "majorPlotElement"
Story of Shakuntala love between Shakuntala and King Dushyanta via predicate surface "centralPlot"
The Asphalt Jungle (role as Dix Handley) meticulously planned jewel robbery via predicate surface "heistPlan"
Zoey Bartlet terrorists exploiting her relationship with the President via predicate surface "causeOfKidnappingInPlot"
Freaky Friday franchise magical body swap between family members via predicate surface "typicalPlotDevice"
Something New the theft of a valuable scarab via predicate surface "hasMainPlotDevice"
The Mentalist Patrick Jane via predicate surface "centralPlot"
surface form: Patrick Jane uses keen observational skills to solve crimes
The Mentalist Patrick Jane hunts the serial killer Red John via predicate surface "centralPlot"
Ring for Jeeves attempt to sell a supposedly haunted house via predicate surface "hasCentralPlotDevice"
Ring for Jeeves greyhound racing scheme via predicate surface "hasCentralPlotDevice"
Lady Windermere’s Fan misplaced fan
Connor Murphy his death via predicate surface "causeOfPlot"
Sincerely, Me Evan and Jared fabricating emails from Connor via predicate surface "basedOnSituationInPlot"
Infinity Saga Infinity Stones via predicate surface "centralMacGuffin"
Pewterschmidt Industries financial power of the Pewterschmidt family via predicate surface "usedForPlotDevice"
Code 404 experimental AI program
Code 404 bringing a dead detective back to life
Montgomery Brewster must spend a vast inheritance under strict conditions
Pierce Inverarity his death via predicate surface "causeOfPlot"
Polly Parrish abandoned baby
The Contest bet about abstaining from self-gratification
I Dream of Jeannie (TV episodes)
surface form: I Dream of Jeannie
Jeannie’s magic causes complications for Tony via predicate surface "typicalPlotDevice"
Diana Barrie in California Suite
surface form: Diana Barrie
fraught marriage via predicate surface "majorPlotElement"
Diana Barrie in California Suite
surface form: Diana Barrie
Oscar-night anxieties via predicate surface "majorPlotElement"
Rev. Samuel Sayer his death prompts the journey of Rose Sayer and Charlie Allnut via predicate surface "causeOfPlot"
Season 5
surface form: Season 5 of Fringe
time jump to future via predicate surface "hasMainPlotDevice"
Final Space Gary Goodspeed and Mooncake attempt to stop cosmic threats and prevent the destruction of the universe via predicate surface "centralPlot"
The Big Bang Pandorica
surface form: the Pandorica
The Big Bang the exploding TARDIS
Rocket Man launching ashes into space
It Had to Be Murder binoculars and long-distance observation of neighbors via predicate surface "keyPlotDevice"
All Saints Hospital patient care crises via predicate surface "usedForPlotDevice"
All Saints Hospital staff relationships via predicate surface "usedForPlotDevice"
All Saints Hospital ethical dilemmas via predicate surface "usedForPlotDevice"
Exit 9B park threatened with destruction via predicate surface "majorPlotElement"
Exit 9B large-scale battle via predicate surface "majorPlotElement"
Exit 9B heroes fight to save the park via predicate surface "majorPlotElement"
The Elves of Cintra search for a safe haven for the Elves
Ulanga River isolation of characters via predicate surface "usedForPlotDevice"
Ulanga River progress toward military objective via predicate surface "usedForPlotDevice"
Hawkins General Hospital revealing injuries and consequences of supernatural events via predicate surface "usedForPlotDevice"
Hawkins General Hospital bringing characters together in crisis situations via predicate surface "usedForPlotDevice"
The Wall of Darkness impenetrable cosmic wall