Character Relationship Map: Disenchanted

Characters

• Giselle (played by Amy Adams) — protagonist

  Optimistic fairy tale princess from Andalasia who moves to NYC and later suburbs, struggling to adapt to modern life while maintaining her magical optimism.

• Malvina Monroe (played by Maya Rudolph) — supporting

  Ambitious Monroeville mayor and real estate developer with hidden magical motives.

• Morgan Philip (played by Gabriella Baldacchino) — supporting

  Robert and Giselle's teenage daughter who struggles with fitting in at her new suburban school and dealing with her mother's fairy tale expectations.

• Sofia (played by Lara Jackson) — minor

  The infant daughter of Giselle and Robert, whose arrival brings new joys and challenges to the family's suburban life.

• Pip / Cat Pip (voice) (played by Griffin Newman) — minor

  Transformed chipmunk companion adapting to magical changes.

• Rosaleen (played by Yvette Nicole Brown) — supporting

  Suburban resident interacting with the Philip family.

• Ruby (played by Jayma Mays) — supporting

  Monroeville local who befriends Morgan at her new school.

Canonical Relationships

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

• Malvina Monroe → Ruby (Power Master)

  Malvina enlists Ruby, along with Rosaleen, to steal the magic wand.

• Malvina Monroe → Rosaleen (Power Master)

  Malvina enlists Rosaleen to steal the magic wand.

• Morgan Philip → Sofia (Family Sister)

  Morgan and baby Sofia are presented as members of the same family living together with Giselle.

• Giselle → Sofia (Family Mother)

  Sofia is described as Giselle and Robert's infant daughter, and Giselle's family life includes caring for baby Sofia.

• Giselle → Morgan Philip (Family Mother)

  Morgan is identified as Giselle's daughter, and the family conflict centers on Giselle's treatment of Morgan after the wish.

Story Dynamics

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

• Morgan Philip → Ruby (Social Acquaintance)

  Ruby is described as a Monroeville local who befriends Morgan at her new school.

• Rosaleen → Ruby (Alliance Co-conspirator)

  Rosaleen and Ruby are enlisted together by Malvina to steal the wand.

• Morgan Philip → Malvina Monroe (Conflict Hostage Taker)

  Malvina takes Morgan hostage and demands the wand in exchange for her.

• Giselle → Pip / Cat Pip (voice) (Social Companion)

  Giselle consults her chipmunk friend Pip before using the wish-granting wand.

• Giselle → Malvina Monroe (Conflict Rival)

  Giselle challenges Malvina for the royal title of Monrolasia, leading to a magic duel at the ball.

Story Analysis

A family struggles with the dangers of turning ordinary life into a perfect fairy tale and learns that genuine memories and love matter more than magical perfection.

Plot Progression

1. A Troubled New Beginning
2. The Perfect Fairy Tale
3. A Kingdom At Risk
4. The Duel For Monrolasia
5. The Wish That Saves Home