PREVIOUSLY ASKED IN:
WBPSC Miscellaneous Preliminary 2019
Answer
Dolphin
Explanation
The famous protagonist in Dan Brown's thriller novels (such as The Da Vinci Code and Angels & Demons) is actually Robert Langdon, not 'David Langdon' as erroneously printed in the official WBPSC question paper. Robert Langdon, a Harvard symbologist, was an avid swimmer and played water polo during his college years. Because of his exceptional swimming abilities and agility in the water, his college friends nicknamed him 'Dolphin'.
Key Points
- > Dan Brown's popular novels featuring this protagonist include The Da Vinci Code, Angels & Demons, Origin, and Inferno.
- > The protagonist's correct name is Robert Langdon, a fictional Harvard University professor of history of art and symbology.
- > In the film adaptations, Robert Langdon is portrayed by Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks.
- > The character was named after John Langdon, a real-life typography professor who created the ambigrams used in Angels & Demons.
- > The nickname 'Dolphin' is primarily referenced in the book 'Angels & Demons' due to his water polo background.
Additional Information
Famous Fictional Characters & Creators
| Character | Creator / Author | Profession / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Langdon | Dan Brown | Harvard Symbologist |
| Sherlock Holmes | Arthur Conan Doyle | Consulting Detective |
| Hercule Poirot | Agatha Christie | Belgian Detective |
| James Bond | Ian Fleming | British Secret Agent (MI6) |
| Feluda | Satyajit Ray | Bengali Private Investigator |
Memory Tips
- Langdon = Water Polo: Just link his college sport (Water Polo) to a water animal (Dolphin).
- Note the question paper typo: The WBPSC paper mistakenly printed "David" instead of "Robert".