Character Relationship Map: The Mark

Characters

• Ruth Leighton (played by Maria Schell) — protagonist
• Jim Fuller (played by Stuart Whitman) — protagonist
• Doctor McNally (played by Rod Steiger) — supporting
• Gertrude Cartwright (played by Brenda De Banzie) — supporting
• Austin (played by Donald Houston) — supporting
• Roy Milne (played by Paul Rogers) — supporting
• Clive (played by Donald Wolfit) — supporting
• Arnold Cartwright (played by Maurice Denham) — supporting
• Akers (played by Eddie Byrne) — supporting
• Janie (played by Amanda Black) — supporting

Key Relationships

• Jim Fuller → Janie (Conflict Potential Victim)
• Jim Fuller → Akers (Unknown)
• Jim Fuller → Arnold Cartwright (Social Employer's Relative)
• Jim Fuller → Clive (Unknown)
• Jim Fuller → Roy Milne (Conflict Police Investigator)
• Jim Fuller → Austin (Professional Supervisor)
• Jim Fuller → Gertrude Cartwright (Professional Employer)
• Jim Fuller → Ruth Leighton (Romantic Interest)
• Jim Fuller → Doctor McNally (Professional Patient)

Story Analysis

A former convict's struggle to reintegrate into society while confronting his past demons

Plot Progression

1. The Return to Society
2. Building a New Life
3. The Shadow of the Past
4. Public Shaming
5. Facing Demons