Character Relationship Map: Good Posture

Characters

• Don (played by Ebon Moss-Bachrach) — supporting

  A warm and friendly musician living with Julia. He disappears following an argument with Julia, but reappears at the end of the story when Julia meets him outside to walk towards the subway together.

• Self (played by Jonathan Ames) — supporting
• George (played by Timm Sharp) — supporting

  Julia's reclusive dog walker. Lilian attempts to make a romantic advance toward him while depressed, but he rebuffs her.

• Sol (played by John Early) — supporting

  A cameraman hired by Lilian for her supposed documentary. He enthusiastically reveals the deception to Julia when Lilian is late to a meeting, causing Julia to cut off all communication.

• Nate (played by Gary Richardson) — supporting

  Lilian's ex-boyfriend who breaks up with her, citing her immaturity and lack of motivation. He later runs into Lilian alongside his co-worker Laura.

Key Relationships

• Sol → Nate (Conflict Professional Rivalry)
• George → Nate (Unknown Distant Contrast)
• George → Sol (Professional Service Provider)
• Self → Sol (Hired Professional)
• Self → George (Social Reclusive Figure)
• Self → Nate (Conflict Ideological Opposite)
• Don → Sol (Alliance Documentary Collaborator)
• Don → George (Alliance Household Associate)
• Don → Self (Alliance Creative Peer)
• Don → Nate (Social Acquaintances)

Story Analysis

A young artist navigates personal rejection and creative ambition while living with a reclusive novelist.

Plot Progression

1. The Brooklyn Move
2. The Documentary Scheme
3. The Journal Revelation
4. The Final Departure