Character Relationship Map: Come from Away

Characters

• Beverly / Annette / Others (played by Jenn Colella) — protagonist

  Portrays both a local resident of Gander and a stranded passenger. Represents the community's hospitality and the travelers' shared experience during the 9/11 aftermath.

• Claude / Others (played by Joel Hatch) — protagonist

  Plays a local resident who helps house and welcome the stranded passengers, reflecting the town's collective response to the crisis.

• Kevin T. / Garth / Others (played by Tony LePage) — supporting

  Portrays a local resident involved in coordinating shelter and resources for the travelers stranded after the airspace closure.

• Beulah / Others (played by Astrid Van Wieren) — supporting

  Represents a local resident contributing to the community's efforts to accommodate and support the displaced travelers.

• Bonnie / Others (played by Petrina Bromley) — supporting

  Portrays a community member providing shelter and emotional support to the travelers affected by the 9/11 attacks.

• Hannah / Others (played by Q. Smith) — supporting

  Portrays a local resident embodying the town's welcoming nature and assisting in housing stranded passengers.

Story Dynamics

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

• Bonnie / Others → Beverly / Annette / Others (Alliance Shared Crisis) — They respond to different needs during the same stranding: Beverly informs passengers, while Bonnie advocates for the animals.

  Beverly tells passengers that American airspace remains closed, while Bonnie pushes past security to bring attention to the animals aboard the planes.

• Beverly / Annette / Others → Beulah / Others (Alliance Community Support) — Both contribute to the response to the stranded travelers, with Beverly communicating the situation to passengers and Beulah supporting those affected.

  The story describes residents supporting stranded travelers, and identifies Beulah as a local resident helping accommodate and support them; Beverly t...

• Claude / Others → Kevin T. / Garth / Others (Conflict Resource Coordination Dispute) — They disagree over whether school buses are needed as the town organizes transportation for stranded passengers.

  Claude argues with Garth over the need for school buses.

• Beulah / Others → Hannah / Others (Alliance Emotional Support) — Beulah offers Hannah comfort while they wait amid the uncertainty.

  Hannah worries about news of her firefighter son, and Beulah supports her because she understands that worry.

Story Analysis

After diverted flights strand thousands in Gander, residents meet uncertainty with practical help and human connection.

Plot Progression

1. An Ordinary Morning Upended — Gander begins its day before the attacks and airspace closure divert planes to the town. The sudden arrival of thousands of travelers forces residents and officials to organize shelter and transportat...
2. A Town Opens Its Doors — Organizers turn churches, hotels, and other local facilities into places for passengers and crews to stay. Residents work to provide food, clothes, transportation, and comfort despite strained resourc...
3. Waiting Through Uncertainty — Beverly tells passengers that the closure continues and that they do not know when they can leave. Hannah worries about her son, while Beulah offers understanding; Bonnie also pushes for care for the...
4. Fragile Connections and Care — The extended stay brings moments of connection as well as tension, including a religious confrontation that exposes fear and prejudice. Residents continue caring for children and other visitors while...
5. Departures and Lasting Memories — Flights begin departing on Saturday, and the Make-A-Wish children return home rather than going to Disney World. Their memories of Gander's activities and welcome mark the crisis as an experience of c...