Character Relationship Map: Enchanted

Characters

• Giselle (played by Amy Adams) — protagonist

  Optimistic Andalasian princess who dreams of true love and adapts to modern New York.

• Robert Philip (played by Patrick Dempsey) — protagonist

  Pragmatic NYC divorce lawyer who rediscovers romance and belief in fairy tales.

• Prince Edward (played by James Marsden) — supporting

  Naive but brave Andalasian prince searching for his destined true love.

• Nathaniel (played by Timothy Spall) — supporting

  Loyal but conflicted henchman to Queen Narissa who eventually seeks redemption.

• Queen Narissa (played by Susan Sarandon) — supporting

  Ruthless, power-hungry queen of Andalasia who attempts to eliminate Giselle.

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Queen Narissa → Nathaniel (Professional Master And Servant) — Nathaniel initially serves as Narissa's operative.

  The plot calls Nathaniel Narissa's loyal servant and shows her assigning him to distract Edward and poison Giselle.

• Giselle → Robert Philip (Romantic Love Interest) — Their relationship grows from reluctant sheltering into the film's central modern romance.

  Giselle spends the day with Robert in New York, develops feelings for him, and later shares kisses with him.

• Giselle → Prince Edward (Romantic Initial Betrothed) — Their fairy-tale romance begins immediately but weakens after Giselle enters the real world.

  Edward rescues Giselle after the troll attack, and they become instantly attracted and plan to marry the following day.

• Queen Narissa → Prince Edward (Family Stepmother And Stepson) — A hostile royal family relationship shaped by Narissa's fear of losing power.

  The plot identifies Edward as Queen Narissa's stepson, and her reign depends on preventing his marriage.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Prince Edward → Robert Philip (Conflict Romantic Rival) — The two men represent competing versions of Giselle's romantic future.

  At the ball, Edward notices the chemistry between Robert and Giselle, and Edward's kiss fails to awaken Giselle.

• Robert Philip → Queen Narissa (Conflict Final Opponent) — Robert becomes directly endangered by Narissa during the climax.

  Narissa takes Robert hostage after transforming into a dragon, and Robert becomes the person Giselle pursues to rescue.

• Nathaniel → Giselle (Conflict Attempted Poisoner) — He directly threatens Giselle before eventually changing sides.

  Nathaniel attempts twice to give Giselle a poisoned apple, although both attempts fail.

• Nathaniel → Prince Edward (Conflict Saboteur) — Nathaniel obstructs Edward's rescue mission on Narissa's orders.

  Narissa sends Nathaniel to follow Edward and sabotage his efforts to find Giselle.

• Queen Narissa → Giselle (Conflict Arch Enemy) — Narissa repeatedly attempts to remove Giselle from the story.

  Narissa believes Giselle threatens her power and first pushes her into a well before later trying to kill her with a poisoned apple.

Story Analysis

A fairy-tale heroine discovers that genuine love requires choice, change, and courage in the modern world.

Plot Progression

1. A Threatened Fairy Tale — In Andalasia, Queen Narissa fears that Prince Edward's marriage will end her reign. Edward finds Giselle, survives a troll attack with her, and prepares to marry her.
2. The Well Between Worlds — Narissa disguises herself and sends Giselle through a well into New York City. Giselle is overwhelmed by the modern world before Robert reluctantly gives her shelter.
3. Romance In The Real World — Edward searches for Giselle while Nathaniel tries to sabotage her survival. Robert helps Giselle understand New York, and her optimism begins changing his guarded attitude toward love.
4. The Apple At Midnight — Giselle's growing connection with Robert complicates her promise to return with Edward. Narissa enters the real world, poisons Giselle at the ball, and sends the story into its darkest moment.
5. Love Defeats The Dragon — Nathaniel reveals Narissa's scheme, while Robert's kiss breaks Giselle's curse. Narissa becomes a dragon, but Giselle rescues Robert and defeats the threat before the characters find new happy endings...