Character Relationship Map: Shrek the Third

Characters

• Shrek (played by Mike Myers) — protagonist

  Green ogre who values swamp solitude but becomes a reluctant hero.

• Donkey (played by Eddie Murphy) — protagonist

  A talkative, loyal donkey who becomes Shrek's best friend and constant companion.

• Princess Fiona (played by Cameron Diaz) — supporting

  A princess cursed to become an ogre at night, skilled in combat and fiercely independent.

• Puss in Boots (played by Antonio Banderas) — supporting

  Charming feline swordsman with a heroic streak.

• Queen Lillian (played by Julie Andrews) — supporting

  Fiona's mother and queen of Far Far Away.

• Prince Charming (played by Rupert Everett) — supporting

  Vain prince seeking Fiona and the throne.

• King Harold (played by John Cleese) — supporting

  Fiona's father, secretly a frog prince.

• Prince Artie (played by Justin Timberlake) — supporting

  A teenage outcast and Arthur Pendragon who is the rightful heir to the throne.

• Merlin (played by Eric Idle) — supporting

  A senile but powerful wizard who helps Shrek and Artie on their quest.

• Evil Queen (played by Susanne Blakeslee) — supporting

  Classic fairy tale villain.

Key Relationships

• Shrek → Princess Fiona (romantic)
• Shrek → Donkey (alliance)
• Prince Charming → Merlin (related)
• Shrek → Prince Charming (conflict)
• Puss in Boots → Donkey (alliance)
• Merlin → Prince Artie (professional)
• Prince Charming → Evil Queen (colleague)
• Shrek → Merlin (Alliance Helper)
• Shrek → Prince Artie (Family Relative)
• Shrek → Puss in Boots (Alliance Ally)
• Shrek → Donkey (Social Best Friend)
• King Harold → Queen Lillian (Romantic Spouse)
• Queen Lillian → Princess Fiona (Family Mother)
• King Harold → Princess Fiona (Family Father)
• Shrek → Princess Fiona (Romantic Spouse)

Story Analysis

A reluctant ogre's quest to avoid becoming king by finding another heir

Plot Progression

1. The Royal Burden
2. The Heir Hunt
3. The Return and Rebellion