Character Relationship Map: The Devil's Eye

Characters

• Don Juan (played by Jarl Kulle) — protagonist

  A legendary seducer enduring a repetitive punishment in Hell, Don Juan accepts Satan’s offer to visit Earth and seduce Britt-Marie in exchange for dreamless sleep. Instead, he falls genuinely in love...

• Britt-Marie (played by Bibi Andersson) — protagonist

  The vicar’s twenty-year-old daughter, Britt-Marie is still a virgin and engaged to Jonas when Don Juan arrives to test her chastity. She kisses him but ultimately resists his seduction, later marries...

• Satan (played by Stig Järrel) — supporting

  Satan believes a painful eye stye is being caused by Britt-Marie’s virginity and fears her example will influence other women. He sends Don Juan to seduce her, offers him relief from punishment, and l...

• The Vicar (played by Nils Poppe) — supporting

  Britt-Marie’s happy and gullible father, the vicar welcomes Don Juan and Pablo into his home. After being told that Renata may be committing adultery, he avoids confronting her directly and instead lo...

• Renata (played by Gertrud Fridh) — supporting

  The vicar’s wife, Renata becomes the object of Pablo’s affection when Don Juan and Pablo stay at her home. Pablo seduces her during the night, prompting the demon to accuse her of adultery before the...

• Pablo (played by Sture Lagerwall) — supporting

  Don Juan’s servant, Pablo accompanies him from Hell to Earth while the demon tries to ensure that he will not enjoy any sexual experience. Despite this interference, Pablo becomes enamoured with Renat...

Canonical Relationships

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

• The Vicar → Renata (Family Spouses) — Their marriage becomes central to the household deception.

  Renata is The Vicar's wife, and the demon tells him that she is committing adultery.

• Satan → Pablo (Power Controller) — Satan's infernal power extends to obstructing Pablo's desires.

  The demon accompanying Don Juan is determined that Pablo will not enjoy sex while on Earth.

• Don Juan → Pablo (Professional Master And Servant) — Pablo accompanies and serves Don Juan during the mission.

  Don Juan travels to Earth accompanied by his servant Pablo.

• Don Juan → Britt-Marie (Romantic Reluctant Lover) — A planned seduction turns into genuine but unresolved love.

  Don Juan is sent to seduce Britt-Marie, but he falls in love with her and becomes unable to seduce her in his usual manner.

• The Vicar → Britt-Marie (Family Father) — The Vicar is Britt-Marie's protective father.

  Britt-Marie is explicitly described as the daughter of a vicar, and The Vicar worries about her after receiving the demon's warning.

• Pablo → Renata (Romantic Lover) — Pablo initiates an illicit romantic and sexual encounter with Renata.

  Pablo becomes enamoured with Renata and later seduces her during the night.

• Satan → Don Juan (Professional Employer) — Satan assigns Don Juan the mission that drives the earthly plot.

  Satan offers Don Juan freedom from his punishment if he seduces Britt-Marie.

Story Dynamics

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

• The Vicar → Satan (Conflict Captive And Captor) — The Vicar unexpectedly turns Satan's manipulation into temporary confinement.

  The Vicar uses the key given by the demon to lock the demon in his cupboard instead of entering Renata's bedroom.

• The Vicar → Don Juan (Social Host And Guest) — The Vicar's hospitality brings Don Juan into Britt-Marie's household.

  The Vicar, described as happy and gullible, invites Don Juan and Pablo to his house.

Story Analysis

A demonic scheme against chastity is transformed by desire, deception, and the painful victory of love.

Plot Progression

1. The Devil's Irritation — Satan interprets his eye pain as the result of Britt-Marie's virginity. He recruits Don Juan by promising relief from his repetitive punishment.
2. A Mission To Earth — Don Juan accepts Satan's challenge and travels to Earth with Pablo. The pursuing demon intends to interfere with Pablo as well.
3. Desire Enters The Household — The Vicar welcomes the visitors, while Pablo notices Renata and Don Juan approaches Britt-Marie. A kiss and the demon's interference destabilize the household.
4. The House Of Suspicions — Pablo seduces Renata, and the demon warns The Vicar about adultery. The Vicar responds by locking the demon in a cupboard, but the deception continues.
5. Love Defeats The Scheme — Don Juan cannot seduce Britt-Marie because he has fallen in love with her. After the earthly aftermath, Britt-Marie's lie heals Satan while Don Juan receives a cruel romantic dream.