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Gentleman thief
Stock character; a sophisticated and well-mannered thief / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the group in Persona 5, see List of Persona 5 characters § Phantom Thieves of Hearts. For the films, see Gentleman Thief (1946 film) and Gentleman Thief (2001 film).
A gentleman thief, gentleman burglar, lady thief, or phantom thief is a stock character in fiction. A gentleman or lady thief is characterised by impeccable manners, charm, courtesy, and the avoidance of physical force or intimidation to steal, and often has inherited wealth. They steal not only to gain material wealth but also for the thrill of the act itself, which is often combined in fiction with correcting a moral wrong, selecting wealthy targets, or stealing only particularly rare or challenging objects.
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