Character Relationship Map: The Source

Characters

• Van Twiller Yard (played by Wallace Reid) — protagonist
• Svea Nord (played by Ann Little) — protagonist
• Big John Beaumont (played by Theodore Roberts) — supporting
• Pop Sprowl (played by Raymond Hatton) — supporting
• Langlois (played by James Cruze) — supporting
• John Nord (played by Noah Beery) — minor
• Ruth Piggins (played by Nina Byron) — minor
• Paul Holmquist (played by Charles West) — minor
• Ekstrom (played by Gustav von Seyffertitz) — cameo
• 'Sim-Sam' Samuels (played by Charles Ogle) — cameo

Key Relationships

• Van Twiller Yard → 'Sim-Sam' Samuels (Professional Coworker)
• Van Twiller Yard → Ekstrom (Conflict Antagonist)
• Van Twiller Yard → Paul Holmquist (Professional Coworker)
• Van Twiller Yard → Ruth Piggins (Social Acquaintance)
• Van Twiller Yard → John Nord (Professional Coworker)
• Van Twiller Yard → Langlois (Professional Coworker)
• Van Twiller Yard → Pop Sprowl (Professional Coworker)
• Van Twiller Yard → Big John Beaumont (Professional Employer)
• Van Twiller Yard → Svea Nord (Romantic Interest)

Story Analysis

A privileged young man abandons his social standing to become a hobo, only to uncover German espionage at a lumber camp during WWI.

Plot Progression

1. The Great Renunciation
2. Life in the Wilds
3. The Shadow War
4. The Final Stand