Character Relationship Map: Ground Zero

Characters

• Harvey Denton (played by Colin Friels) — protagonist
• Trebilcock (played by Jack Thompson) — protagonist
• Prosper Gaffney (played by Donald Pleasence) — supporting
• Pat Denton (played by Natalie Bate) — supporting
• Charlie (played by Burnam Burnam) — supporting
• Commission president (played by Simon Chilvers) — supporting
• Walemari (played by Bob Maza) — supporting
• Hooking (played by Neil Fitzpatrick) — supporting
• Vice-Adm. Windsor (played by Brian James) — supporting
• Ballantyne, Australian veteran (played by Peter Cummins) — supporting

Canonical Relationships

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

• Harvey Denton → Trebilcock (Professional Contact) — Colleague in the film industry who may provide assistance or information about the nuclear tests
• Harvey Denton → Pat Denton (Family Son) — Harvey is the son of Pat Denton, making him the second generation in his family's profession as a cameraman

Story Dynamics

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

• Harvey Denton → Vice-Adm. Windsor (Conflict Conspirator) — Military official involved in the nuclear test cover-up
• Harvey Denton → Hooking (Conflict Pursuer) — Government agent tasked with stopping Harvey's investigation into the nuclear tests
• Harvey Denton → Commission president (Conflict Antagonist) — High-ranking government official leading the cover-up of the nuclear test atrocities
• Harvey Denton → Ballantyne, Australian veteran (Narrative Source) — Australian veteran who witnessed the nuclear tests and provides firsthand accounts
• Harvey Denton → Walemari (Narrative Informant) — Aboriginal source who provides crucial information about the nuclear test cover-up
• Harvey Denton → Charlie (Alliance Ally) — Aboriginal ally who helps Harvey understand the impact of the nuclear tests on indigenous communities
• Harvey Denton → Prosper Gaffney (Conflict Adversary) — Government official involved in the nuclear test cover-up that Harvey is investigating

Story Analysis

A journalist uncovers evidence of nuclear tests that exposed Aboriginal people to radiation, leading to a government cover-up.

Plot Progression

1. The Discovery — Harvey Denton stumbles upon shocking evidence in his father's old footage, revealing involvement in nuclear tests that exposed Aboriginal people to radiation.
2. Uncovering the Truth — Harvey's investigation deepens as he realizes the extent of the government cover-up and seeks testimony from affected Aboriginal communities.
3. The Cover-up Exposed — Harvey faces increasing threats from government officials while gathering final evidence of the nuclear test atrocities and conspiracy.
4. Justice Served — Harvey compiles all evidence and makes it public, finally exposing the government's role in the nuclear test cover-up and bringing justice to the victims.