Character Relationship Map: Double Negative

Characters

• Michael Taylor (played by Michael Sarrazin) — protagonist
• Paula West (played by Susan Clark) — protagonist
• Lawrence Miles (played by Anthony Perkins) — supporting
• Lester Harlen (played by Howard Duff) — supporting
• Mrs. Swanscutt (played by Kate Reid) — supporting
• Dellassandro (played by Al Waxman) — supporting
• Frances (played by Elizabeth Shepherd) — supporting
• Dr. Klifter (played by Kenneth Welsh) — supporting
• City Editor (played by Ken James) — supporting
• Bartender (played by Lee Broker) — supporting

Canonical Relationships

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

• Michael Taylor → City Editor (Professional Employer)
• Michael Taylor → Dr. Klifter (Professional Therapist)
• Michael Taylor → Frances (Romantic Love Interest)
• Michael Taylor → Dellassandro (Professional Police Contact)
• Michael Taylor → Paula West (Romantic Husband)

Story Dynamics

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

• Lawrence Miles → Paula West (Conflict Murderer)
• Michael Taylor → Mrs. Swanscutt (Social Neighbor)
• Michael Taylor → Bartender (Social Informant)
• Michael Taylor → Lester Harlen (Alliance Informant)
• Michael Taylor → Lawrence Miles (Conflict Suspect)

Story Analysis

A photojournalist's descent into obsession while searching for his wife's murderer

Plot Progression

1. The Shadow of Grief
2. Descent into Darkness
3. Clues in the Shadows
4. Confrontation and Closure