Character Relationship Map: Shrek

Characters

• Shrek / Blind Mouse (played by Mike Myers) — protagonist

  Dual role featuring Shrek and a minor blind mouse cameo.

• Donkey (played by Eddie Murphy) — protagonist

  A loyal, talkative donkey who becomes Shrek's best friend and constant companion.

• Princess Fiona (played by Cameron Diaz) — supporting

  A princess cursed to turn into an ogre at night, who finds true love and embraces her true self.

• Lord Farquaad (played by John Lithgow) — supporting

  The vain, short ruler of Duloc who banishes fairy tale creatures and seeks a royal bride.

• Monsieur Hood (played by Vincent Cassel) — supporting

  Arrogant French Robin Hood parody.

• Ogre Hunter (played by Clive Pearse) — supporting

  A minor antagonist hired to track down ogres, representing human prejudice.

• Captain of the Guards (played by Jim Cummings) — supporting

  Head of Far Far Away's royal security.

• Baby Bear (played by Bobby Block) — supporting

  Goldilocks' companion, fairy tale refugee.

• Geppetto / Magic Mirror (played by Chris Miller) — supporting

  Woodcarver and magical object.

• Pinnochio / Three Pigs (played by Cody Cameron) — supporting

  Fairy tale friends.

• Gingerbread Man (played by Conrad Vernon) — supporting

  A brave, resilient cookie who aids Shrek and his friends despite being easily broken.

• Dragon (voice) (uncredited) (played by Frank Welker) — cameo

  A fierce fire-breathing dragon who falls in love with Donkey and guards the castle.

Key Relationships

• Donkey → Dragon (voice) (uncredited) (love_interest)
• Shrek / Blind Mouse → Baby Bear (Social Neighbor)
• Shrek / Blind Mouse → Pinnochio / Three Pigs (Social Neighbor)
• Monsieur Hood → Lord Farquaad (Professional Servant)
• Shrek / Blind Mouse → Geppetto / Magic Mirror (Professional Informant)
• Gingerbread Man → Lord Farquaad (Conflict Prisoner)
• Shrek / Blind Mouse → Ogre Hunter (Conflict Prey)
• Lord Farquaad → Captain of the Guards (Professional Commander)
• Princess Fiona → Lord Farquaad (Romantic Fiancee)
• Donkey → Lord Farquaad (Conflict Enemy)
• Donkey → Princess Fiona (Social Friend)
• Shrek / Blind Mouse → Lord Farquaad (Conflict Arch Enemy)
• Shrek / Blind Mouse → Princess Fiona (Romantic Love Interest)
• Shrek / Blind Mouse → Donkey (Social Friend)

Story Analysis

An ogre's journey to accept himself and find true friendship and love

Plot Progression

1. Swamp Intrusion
2. Unexpected Alliance
3. Curse and Revelation
4. Misunderstanding and Redemption