Character Relationship Map: Babe

Characters

• Babe (played by Christine Cavanaugh) — protagonist

  Orphaned piglet who learns to herd sheep through politeness and empathy.

• Fly (played by Miriam Margolyes) — protagonist

  Loyal Border Collie who adopts Babe and mentors him in farm life.

• Ferdinand (played by Danny Mann) — supporting

  Optimistic duck who befriends Babe and mimics roosters to stay useful.

• Rex (played by Hugo Weaving) — supporting

  Grumpy Border Collie initially hostile to Babe, later reconciles.

• Maa (played by Miriam Flynn) — supporting

  Elderly sheep matriarch who teaches Babe to ask nicely.

• Cat (played by Russi Taylor) — supporting

  Aloof feline companion of the Hoggett family.

Key Relationships

• Babe → Cat (Conflict Antagonistic Housemate)
• Babe → Maa (Professional Mentor/Student)
• Rex → Babe (Conflict Hostile Rival)
• Babe → Ferdinand (Social Close Friends)
• Fly → Rex (Family Spouses)
• Babe → Fly (Family Adopted Mother/Son)

Story Analysis

A piglet overcomes prejudice through empathy and politeness to become a champion herder.

Plot Progression

1. Arrival and Adoption
2. Rivalry and Tragedy
3. Despair and Revelation
4. Competition and Triumph