Character Relationship Map: Back Roads

Characters

• Amy Post (played by Sally Field) — protagonist
• Elmore Pratt (played by Tommy Lee Jones) — protagonist
• Mason (played by David Keith) — supporting
• Arthur (played by M. Emmet Walsh) — supporting
• Tazio (played by Michael V. Gazzo) — supporting
• Waitress (played by Nell Carter) — supporting
• The Father (played by Royce D. Applegate) — supporting
• Pete (played by Don 'Red' Barry) — supporting
• The Boy Thief (played by Billy Jayne) — supporting
• Bleitz (played by Brian Frishman) — supporting

Key Relationships

• Amy Post → Waitress (Social Temporary Ally)
• Elmore Pratt → Bleitz (Conflict Opponent)
• Amy Post → The Boy Thief (Conflict Victim)
• Elmore Pratt → Pete (Alliance Ally)
• Amy Post → The Father (Power Authority Figure)
• Elmore Pratt → Tazio (Conflict Antagonist)
• Amy Post → Arthur (Professional Client)
• Elmore Pratt → Mason (Conflict Rival)
• Amy Post → Mason (Romantic Interest)
• Amy Post → Elmore Pratt (Alliance Unlikely Partners)

Story Analysis

Survival and connection in the rural American South

Plot Progression

1. Unlikely Bonds
2. Journey Through Judgment
3. Fragile Connections
4. The Road Ahead