Character Relationship Map: The Users

Characters

• Elena Scheider (played by Jaclyn Smith) — protagonist
• Randy Brent (played by Tony Curtis) — supporting
• Warren Ambrose (played by Red Buttons) — supporting
• Grace St. George (played by Joan Fontaine) — supporting
• Reade Jamieson (played by John Forsythe) — supporting
• Marty Lesky (played by Alan Feinstein) — supporting
• Adam Baker (played by George Hamilton) — supporting
• Henry Waller (played by Darren McGavin) — supporting

Key Relationships

• Randy Brent → Warren Ambrose (Professional Reluctant Employer)
• Randy Brent → Marty Lesky (Conflict Antagonist)
• Elena Scheider → Henry Waller (Professional Target)
• Elena Scheider → Reade Jamieson (Family Husband)
• Elena Scheider → Warren Ambrose (Romantic Lover)
• Elena Scheider → Grace St. George (Social Mentor)
• Elena Scheider → Adam Baker (Professional Employer)
• Elena Scheider → Randy Brent (Family Husband)

Story Analysis

A prostitute navigates Hollywood's transactional landscape to secure career advancement for herself and her husband.

Plot Progression

1. The Transactional Contract
2. Marriage and Industry Crisis
3. Seduction and Personal Betrayal
4. The Final Gambit and Triumph