Character Relationship Map: The Flame

Characters

• Cléo d'Aubigny (played by Line Noro) — protagonist
• Victor Boussat (played by Charles Vanel) — protagonist
• Lord Sidley (played by Gabriel Signoret) — supporting
• Hélène de Luyze (played by Josette Day) — supporting
• Edward Sidley (played by Bernard Lancret) — supporting
• The blunderer (played by Raymond Cordy) — supporting
• Mrs. Laure (played by Mady Berry) — minor
• The boy (played by Paul Demange) — minor

Canonical Relationships

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

• Victor Boussat → Cléo d'Aubigny (Romantic Potential Love Interest)
• Cléo d'Aubigny → Edward Sidley (Family Mother And Adult Son)
• Lord Sidley → The boy (Power Guardian)
• Cléo d'Aubigny → The boy (Family Mother And Son)
• Cléo d'Aubigny → Lord Sidley (Romantic Rejected Lover)

Story Dynamics

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

• Mrs. Laure → Cléo d'Aubigny (Alliance Confidante)
• The blunderer → Cléo d'Aubigny (Conflict Antagonist)
• Cléo d'Aubigny → Hélène de Luyze (Social Friend)

Story Analysis

Maternal love and separation across social divides

Plot Progression

1. Broken Promises
2. Silent Suffering
3. Unexpected Encounter