Character Relationship Map: Taking Chance

Characters

• LtCol Mike Strobl (played by Kevin Bacon) — protagonist
• Charlie Fitts (played by Tom Aldredge) — protagonist
• Nate Strobl (played by Nicholas Art) — supporting
• Chris Phelps (played by Blanche Baker) — supporting
• Gary Hargrove (played by Guy Boyd) — supporting
• Tom Garrett (played by Gordon Clapp) — supporting
• Kelley Phelps (played by Emily Wickersham) — supporting
• MGySgt Demetry (played by Mike Colter) — supporting
• Corporal Arenz (played by Enver Gjokaj) — supporting

Canonical Relationships

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

• LtCol Mike Strobl → Kelley Phelps (Professional Mission Contact)
• LtCol Mike Strobl → Corporal Arenz (Professional Superior Subordinate)
• LtCol Mike Strobl → MGySgt Demetry (Professional Military Colleague)
• LtCol Mike Strobl → Tom Garrett (Professional Military Colleague)
• LtCol Mike Strobl → Gary Hargrove (Professional Superior Subordinate)
• LtCol Mike Strobl → Nate Strobl (Family Father Son)

Story Dynamics

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

• LtCol Mike Strobl → Chris Phelps (Narrative Escort Mission)
• LtCol Mike Strobl → Charlie Fitts (Social Family Friend)

Story Analysis

A Marine officer discovers that accompanying a fallen soldier home is a profound form of military service.

Plot Progression

1. A Duty Reconsidered
2. The Fallen Marine
3. Honors in Wyoming
4. The Meaning of Service
5. Honor Carried Home