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

Key Relationships

• Harvey Denton → Vice-Adm. Windsor (Conflict Conspirator)
• Harvey Denton → Hooking (Conflict Pursuer)
• Harvey Denton → Commission president (Conflict Antagonist)
• Harvey Denton → Ballantyne, Australian veteran (Narrative Source)
• Harvey Denton → Walemari (Narrative Informant)
• Harvey Denton → Charlie (Alliance Ally)
• Harvey Denton → Trebilcock (Professional Contact)
• Harvey Denton → Prosper Gaffney (Conflict Adversary)
• Harvey Denton → Pat Denton (Family Son)

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
2. Uncovering the Truth
3. The Cover-up Exposed
4. Justice Served