Character Relationship Map: Pulp Fiction

Characters

• Vincent Vega (played by John Travolta) — protagonist

  Hitman for Marsellus Wallace. Known for his philosophical dialogue and fatalistic luck.

• Jules Winnfield (played by Samuel L. Jackson) — protagonist

  Hitman experiencing a spiritual awakening after surviving a miraculous shooting.

• Butch Coolidge (played by Bruce Willis) — supporting

  Retired boxer who double-crosses Marsellus Wallace. Survives a brutal underground fight.

• Marsellus Wallace (played by Ving Rhames) — supporting

  Feared crime boss of Los Angeles. His authority drives the motivations of Vincent and Butch.

• Brett (played by Frank Whaley) — minor

  Apartment resident targeted by Vincent and Jules in Pulp Fiction.

• Pumpkin (played by Tim Roth) — supporting

  Hijacker in the opening diner scene of Pulp Fiction. Also known as Ring.

• Lance (played by Eric Stoltz) — supporting

  Drug dealer who helps Butch and Marsellus after their underground fight.

• Honey Bunny (played by Amanda Plummer) — supporting

  Lover of Pumpkin. Hijacks a diner in the opening scene of Pulp Fiction.

• Fabienne (played by Maria de Medeiros) — supporting

  Jimmie's girlfriend. Overly dramatic and central to the apartment cleanup scene.

• Captain Koons (played by Christopher Walken) — supporting

  Butch's childhood friend who shares a poignant story about a marble in Pulp Fiction.

• Zed (played by Peter Greene) — supporting

  Drug dealer who kidnaps and assaults Butch in Pulp Fiction.

• Maynard (played by Duane Whitaker) — supporting

  Zed's accomplice who helps kidnap Butch in Pulp Fiction.

• Marvin (played by Phil LaMarr) — supporting

  Jimmie's friend who accidentally shoots Brett in Pulp Fiction.

Key Relationships

• Brett → Marvin (Alliance Informant/Partner)
• Pumpkin → Honey Bunny (Romantic Lovers)
• Captain Koons → Butch Coolidge (Family Father Figure)
• Maynard → Zed (Alliance Accomplices)
• Butch Coolidge → Zed (Conflict Victim/Assailant)
• Marsellus Wallace → Zed (Conflict Victim/Assailant)
• Butch Coolidge → Maynard (Conflict Victim/Assailant)
• Marsellus Wallace → Maynard (Conflict Victim/Assailant)
• Butch Coolidge → Vincent Vega (Conflict Stalker/Killer)
• Butch Coolidge → Fabienne (Romantic Boyfriend/Girlfriend)
• Vincent Vega → Lance (Professional Client/Dealer)
• Marsellus Wallace → Butch Coolidge (Power Boss/Boxer)
• Vincent Vega → Honey Bunny (Conflict Robber)
• Vincent Vega → Pumpkin (Conflict Robber)
• Jules Winnfield → Honey Bunny (Conflict Robber/Threat)

Story Analysis

Interwoven criminal stories explore loyalty, survival, and divine intervention in Los Angeles.

Plot Progression

1. The Heirloom & The Hit
2. Cleanup & The Diner
3. Bribes & Betrayals
4. Apartment & Pawnshop