Character Relationship Map: Hard Pill

Characters

• Tim (played by Jonathan Slavin) — protagonist
• Joey (played by Scotch Ellis Loring) — protagonist
• Sally (played by Susan Slome) — supporting
• Don (played by Mike Begovich) — supporting
• Tanya (played by Jennifer Elise Cox) — supporting
• Matt (played by Jason Bushman) — supporting

Canonical Relationships

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

• Tim → Tanya (Romantic Girlfriend)

  Tim begins a relationship with Tanya, described as another woman who is more attractive.

• Tim → Matt (Professional Coworker)

  Matt is described as Tim's attractive coworker.

Story Dynamics

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

• Tim → Don (Social Friend)

  Tim decides to stop taking the pills after Don attempts suicide.

• Tim → Sally (Social Best Friend)

  Sally is described as Tim's best female friend.

• Tim → Joey (Social Best Friend)

  Joey is identified as Tim's friend and opposes Tim's decision to join the clinical trial.

Story Analysis

Tim's attempt to change his sexual orientation exposes the emotional and social cost of denying his authentic identity.

Plot Progression

1. A Desperate Experiment
2. A Manufactured New Life
3. The Cost Of Change
4. Choosing An Authentic Life