Steven Carter (played by Ben Silverstone) is a protagonist in Get Real.
A 16-year-old intelligent and introverted schoolboy who hides his sexual orientation. Bullied at school and misunderstood at home, he confides only in his neighbor Linda. After discovering his closeted jock friend John also cruises, they begin a relationship. When rumors spread, John beats him up to protect his reputation. Steven publicly comes out during an assembly, but after John's cowardice and subsequent apology, Steven ends their relationship to prioritize his own honesty and happiness. John Dixon (played by Brad Gorton) appears in Get Real.
The popular school jock who secretly cruises and denies his homosexuality. He initiates a romantic relationship with Steven after confiding in him, but fears social backlash. To maintain his status, he violently beats Steven in front of peers and ignores him when Steven comes out publicly. Though he later apologizes and claims to love Steven, his inability to come out leads to the relationship's end. Linda (played by Charlotte Brittain) appears in Get Real.
Steven's neighbor and best friend, serving as his only confidante while he navigates school bullying, family misunderstandings, and his hidden sexual orientation. Jessica (played by Stacy Hart) appears in Get Real.
A schoolmate who argues with her boyfriend Kevin at a school dance. Steven comforts her during the altercation, which helps him gain a friend and navigate the social dynamics of his school environment. Steven's Mother (played by Jacquetta May) appears in Get Real.
Steven's Father (played by David Lumsden) appears in Get Real.
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Characters
Steven Carter
(played by Ben Silverstone) — protagonist
A 16-year-old intelligent and introverted schoolboy who hides his sexual orientation. Bullied at school and misunderstood at home, he confides only in his neighbor Linda. After discovering his closete...
John Dixon
(played by Brad Gorton) — supporting
The popular school jock who secretly cruises and denies his homosexuality. He initiates a romantic relationship with Steven after confiding in him, but fears social backlash. To maintain his status, h...
Linda
(played by Charlotte Brittain) — supporting
Steven's neighbor and best friend, serving as his only confidante while he navigates school bullying, family misunderstandings, and his hidden sexual orientation.
Jessica
(played by Stacy Hart) — supporting
A schoolmate who argues with her boyfriend Kevin at a school dance. Steven comforts her during the altercation, which helps him gain a friend and navigate the social dynamics of his school environment...
Steven's Mother
(played by Jacquetta May) — supporting
Steven's Father
(played by David Lumsden) — minor
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Steven's Father → Steven Carter
(father)
角色名包含关系词: father
Steven's Mother → Steven Carter
(mother)
角色名包含关系词: mother
Steven Carter → John Dixon
(Romantic Partner)
After John confides about his sexual orientation, Steven and John start a relationship.
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Steven Carter → Jessica
(Social Supportive Friend)
At the school dance, Steven comforts Jessica after her argument with her boyfriend, and he gains a friend.
Steven Carter → Linda
(Social Best Friend)
Linda is Steven's neighbor and best friend, and she is his only confidante.
Story Analysis
A bullied teenager pursues honesty about his sexuality while confronting the fear and social pressure that keep his partner closeted.
