Character Relationship Map: Mesmerized

Characters

• Oliver Thompson (played by John Lithgow) — protagonist
• Victoria (played by Jodie Foster) — protagonist
• Wilson (played by Michael Murphy) — supporting
• George (played by Dan Shor) — supporting
• Old Thompson (played by Harry Andrews) — supporting
• Mrs. Simmons (played by Beryl Te Wiata) — supporting
• Burley (played by Jonathan Hardy) — supporting
• Mr. Simmons (played by Reg Evans) — supporting

Key Relationships

• Wilson → Mr. Simmons (Professional Employer)
• Wilson → Burley (Alliance Business Partner)
• Victoria → Mrs. Simmons (Social Acquaintance)
• Victoria → Wilson (Professional Employee)
• Oliver Thompson → George (Social Friend)
• Oliver Thompson → Wilson (Professional Employer)
• Oliver Thompson → Victoria (Romantic Interest)
• Oliver Thompson → Old Thompson (Family Father)

Story Analysis

A young widow systematically poisons her wealthy husband through hypnotic manipulation, evading legal punishment before fleeing with his brother.

Plot Progression

1. The Arranged Union & Growing Strain
2. The Hypnotic Poisoning Game
3. Death, Arrest, and Legal Battle
4. Acquittal, Escape, and Epilogue