UK |
USA |
Similarity |
Differences
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Francis Urquhart |
Francis Underwood |
- Both share first name and last initial.
- Both are betrayed by their party leader after wanting to become foreign secretary (secretary of state American equivalent)
- Both of them take their revenge.
- Underwood might be derived from the name Urquhart which is "variously translated from the Gaelic, including 'woodside', or 'by a rowan wood', or 'fort on a knoll' ("Scottish Clan & Family Encyclopedia" by George Way, 1998)
- Both "break the fourth wall" by talking direct to the viewing audience through the camera.
- They both have an assassination attempt on them.
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- Different second name (though may be derivative, see similarities).
- Urquhart is from a very privileged family, while Underwood had to work his way up.
- Underwood survives the assassination attempt, while Urquhart does not.
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Elizabeth Urquhart |
Claire Underwood |
- Both are Francis's wife and strongest supporter.
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Henry Collingridge |
Garret Walker |
- Both are leaders of their countries.
- Both betray Francis on their promise.
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Mattie Storin |
Zoe Barnes |
- Journalists
- Both young and new on their beats, both door-step Francis to create a mutually beneficial relationship with him as a confidential source
- Both have affairs with Francis
- Both are murdered by Francis
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Roger O'Neill |
Peter Russo |
- Both are made servants for Francis.
- Both have drug problems.
- Both are murdered by Francis when they are no longer of use.
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- Names.
- Roger O'Neill holds no elected office, while Peter Russo is a U.S. Representative.
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Tim Stamper |
Doug Stamper |
- Surnames.
- Both help Francis gain power.
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- Surnames
- Tim Stamper is an elected Member of Parliament, while Doug Stamper worked as Frank's chief of staff.
- Tim Stamper is murdered by Francis.
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