Character Relationship Map: Embattled

Characters

• Cash (played by Stephen Dorff) — protagonist
• Jett Boykins (played by Darren Mann) — protagonist
• Susan (played by Elizabeth Reaser) — supporting
• Tanner Van Holt (played by Drew Starkey) — supporting
• Patty Martinez (played by Mimi Davila) — supporting
• Claude (played by Saïd Taghmaoui) — supporting
• Mr. Stewart (played by Donald Faison) — supporting
• Alice Yaurek (played by Kasandra Bandfield) — supporting
• Brian (played by Drew Scheid) — supporting
• Ms. Malek (played by Lindsey Garrett) — supporting

Key Relationships

• Jett Boykins → Ms. Malek (Professional Teacher)
• Jett Boykins → Brian (Alliance Teammate)
• Jett Boykins → Alice Yaurek (Social Friend)
• Jett Boykins → Patty Martinez (Social Friend)
• Jett Boykins → Mr. Stewart (Professional Coach)
• Cash → Claude (Professional Colleague)
• Jett Boykins → Tanner Van Holt (Conflict Rival)
• Jett Boykins → Susan (Family Mother)
• Cash → Susan (Family Spouse)
• Cash → Jett Boykins (Family Father)

Story Analysis

Breaking the cycle of abuse in a family dominated by MMA

Plot Progression

1. The Shadow of the Champion
2. Breaking Point
3. The Final Confrontation