Character Relationship Map: Lantern Hill

Characters

• Jane Stuart (played by Mairon Bennett) — protagonist

  A twelve-year-old girl who has been told by her grandmother that her father is dead. When she learns he is alive, she travels with him to the family home at Lantern Hill and discovers his kindness. De...

• Andrew Stuart (played by Sam Waterston) — protagonist

  Jane's father, whom she has been led to believe is dead. When Jane learns he is alive, she meets him and travels with him to Lantern Hill, their family home. Jane discovers that Andrew is kind and dee...

• Robin Stuart (played by Patricia Phillips) — supporting

  Jane's mother, who returns home after recovering from a long illness. Her return leads Jane to learn that Andrew, her father, is still alive. Robin is one of the parents Jane is determined to reunite,...

• Jody Turner (played by Sarah Polley) — supporting

  An abused servant girl who lives next door to Jane, and becomes her best friend. Jody follows Jane on her journey and ends up doing hard labor for several people. Jane and Hepzibah persuade Hepzibah's...

• Hepzibah (played by Colleen Dewhurst) — supporting

  A powerful mystic whom Jane enlists to help solve the old mystery that has divided her family. Hepzibah also joins Jane in persuading her sisters to adopt Jody, despite their initial preference for a...

Canonical Relationships

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

• Andrew Stuart → Robin Stuart (Family Spouse) — Andrew and Robin are estranged spouses whose separation drives Jane's goal.

  Jane is determined to reunite Andrew and Robin, showing that they are separated members of the same family.

• Jane Stuart → Robin Stuart (Family Daughter) — Jane and Robin are mother and daughter.

  Jane is Robin's daughter, and Robin returns home after recovering from a long illness.

• Jane Stuart → Andrew Stuart (Family Daughter) — Andrew is Jane's previously absent father.

  Jane is told that her father is dead, but later learns that Andrew is still alive and finally meets him.

Story Dynamics

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

• Hepzibah → Jody Turner (Alliance Adoption Advocate) — Hepzibah supports Jody's adoption.

  Hepzibah joins Jane in convincing her sisters to adopt Jody.

• Jane Stuart → Hepzibah (Alliance Mystical Guide) — Hepzibah supports Jane's attempt to restore her family.

  Jane enlists Hepzibah's aid to solve the old mystery that has torn apart her family.

• Jane Stuart → Jody Turner (Social Best Friend) — Jane and Jody form a close friendship.

  Jody lives next door to Jane, and the two girls become best friends.

Story Analysis

A girl searches for the truth about her family while helping a friend find belonging.

Plot Progression

1. The Living Father — Jane has long believed that her father is dead. Robin's return reveals that Andrew is alive, prompting Jane to meet him and travel to Lantern Hill.
2. Lantern Hill Revealed — At the family home on Prince Edward Island, Jane discovers that Andrew is kind and cares for both her and Robin. Her hope for a reunited family begins to grow.
3. Friendship And Mystery — Jane becomes best friends with Jody, an abused servant girl living next door. Jane also turns to Hepzibah for help solving the old mystery that divided her parents.
4. Jody's Hard Road — Jody follows Jane but is forced into hard labor for several people. Jane and Hepzibah work to find her a permanent family despite initial opposition to adopting a girl.
5. A Final Farewell — Jody is eventually accepted for adoption, while Jane continues pursuing family reconciliation. Hepzibah dies with Jane and Jody beside her, bringing the story to a mournful close.