Character Relationship Map: Migration

Characters

• Mack Mallard (played by Kumail Nanjiani) — protagonist

  Anxious father duck who learns to embrace adventure and trust his family.

• Pam Mallard (played by Elizabeth Banks) — protagonist

  Encouraging mother duck who pushes her family to explore the world beyond their pond.

• Dax Mallard (played by Caspar Jennings) — supporting

  Rebellious teenage duck seeking independence and adventure away from home.

• Gwen Mallard (played by Tresi Gazal) — supporting

  Curious young duck who inspires her family to join the migration journey.

• Chump (played by Awkwafina) — supporting

  Aggressive pigeon leader in NYC who initially clashes with the Mallards.

• Erin (played by Carol Kane) — supporting

  Elderly great blue heron living in a swamp, misunderstood but ultimately kind.

• Delroy (played by Keegan-Michael Key) — supporting

  Captive scarlet macaw from Jamaica who guides the family to their destination.

• Uncle Dan (played by Danny DeVito) — supporting

  Mack's lonely uncle who initially resists migration but eventually joins.

Key Relationships

• Dax Mallard → Gwen Mallard (family)
• Pam Mallard → Gwen Mallard (family)
• Pam Mallard → Dax Mallard (family)
• Mack Mallard → Gwen Mallard (family)
• Mack Mallard → Dax Mallard (family)
• Mack Mallard → Pam Mallard (family)
• Mack Mallard → Delroy (alliance)
• Gwen Mallard → Uncle Dan (family)
• Mack Mallard → Uncle Dan (family)
• Mack Mallard → Erin (alliance)
• Mack Mallard → Chump (conflict)
• Chump → Delroy (social)

Story Analysis

Family adventure and self-discovery through migration

Plot Progression

1. The Call to Adventure
2. The Journey Begins
3. Urban Challenges
4. Deception and Danger
5. Escape and Reunion