Character Relationship Map: Mesmer

Characters

• Franz Anton Mesmer (played by Alan Rickman) — protagonist
• Maria Theresia Paradies (played by Amanda Ooms) — protagonist
• Franz Mesmer junior (played by Simon McBurney) — supporting
• Doctor Ingenhousz (played by David Hemblen) — supporting
• Francesca (played by Anna Thalbach) — supporting
• Doctor Vic d'Azyr (played by Donal Donnelly) — supporting
• Frau Mesmer (played by Gillian Barge) — supporting
• Doctor de Vauzesmes (played by David Burke) — supporting
• Marie Antoinette (played by Beatie Edney) — supporting
• Doctor Deslon (played by Peter Dvorsky) — supporting

Canonical Relationships

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

• Franz Anton Mesmer → Maria Theresia Paradies (Professional Doctor)
• Franz Anton Mesmer → Franz Mesmer junior (Family Father)
• Franz Anton Mesmer → Frau Mesmer (Family Husband)

Story Dynamics

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

• Franz Anton Mesmer → Francesca (Alliance Associate)
• Franz Anton Mesmer → Marie Antoinette (Social Patron)
• Franz Anton Mesmer → Doctor Deslon (Conflict Rival)
• Franz Anton Mesmer → Doctor de Vauzesmes (Conflict Rival)
• Franz Anton Mesmer → Doctor Vic d'Azyr (Conflict Rival)
• Franz Anton Mesmer → Doctor Ingenhousz (Conflict Rival)

Story Analysis

The controversial story of Franz Anton Mesmer and his revolutionary healing methods that challenged the medical establishment of the 18th century.

Plot Progression

1. The Vienna Controversy
2. Exile and Reinvention
3. Paris Showdown