Charles W. Kingsfield Jr. is a fictional character from the novel "The Paper Chase," written by John Jay Osborn Jr. He is portrayed as a demanding and rigorous law professor at Harvard Law School, known for his intense teaching style and high expectations of his students. Kingsfield's character embodies the challenges and pressures faced by law students. In the story, Kingsfield is famous for his Socratic method of teaching, which involves asking students challenging questions to stimulate critical thinking. His character has become iconic in popular culture, representing the archetype of a tough but ultimately influential educator in the field of law.