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 |
| causeOfPlot | 8 |
| keyPlotDevice | 6 |
| centralPlot | 5 |
| hasMainPlotDevice | 4 |
| centralMacGuffin | 2 |
| hasCentralPlotDevice | 2 |
| typicalPlotDevice | 2 |
| basedOnSituationInPlot | 1 |
| causeOfKidnappingInPlot | 1 |
| centralMacguffin | 1 |
| centralPlotConnection | 1 |
| centralRoleInPlot | 1 |
| heistPlan | 1 |
| isPlotDeviceFor | 1 |
| mainPlotDevice | 1 |
| purposeInPlot | 1 |
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 ⓘ |