Character Relationship Map: Beggarman, Thief

Characters

• Gretchen Jordache Burke (played by Jean Simmons) — protagonist
• David Donnelly (played by Glenn Ford) — protagonist
• Kate Jordache (played by Lynn Redgrave) — supporting
• Monika Wolner (played by Tovah Feldshuh) — supporting
• Billy Abbott (played by Andrew Stevens) — supporting
• Bunny Dwyer (played by Bo Hopkins) — supporting
• Jean-Paul Delacroix (played by Jean-Pierre Aumont) — supporting
• Wesley Jordache (played by Tom Nolan) — supporting
• Evans Kinsella (played by Alex Cord) — supporting
• Dr. Moira O'Dell (played by Joyce Brothers) — supporting

Canonical Relationships

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

• Dr. Moira O'Dell → Gretchen Jordache Burke (Professional Advisor) — Dr. O'Dell advises Gretchen
• Monika Wolner → Jean-Paul Delacroix (Romantic Interest) — Monika and Jean-Paul have a romantic relationship
• Gretchen Jordache Burke → David Donnelly (Professional Partner) — Gretchen and David work together in the film industry
• Gretchen Jordache Burke → Kate Jordache (Family Sister-in-law) — Gretchen is Kate's sister-in-law
• Gretchen Jordache Burke → Wesley Jordache (Family Mother) — Gretchen is Wesley's mother

Story Dynamics

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

• Bunny Dwyer → Billy Abbott (Alliance Ally) — Bunny is an ally to Billy
• Gretchen Jordache Burke → Evans Kinsella (Conflict Antagonist) — Evans is in conflict with Gretchen
• Gretchen Jordache Burke → Billy Abbott (Social Confidant) — Billy is Gretchen's trusted confidant

Story Analysis

A family drama centered on Gretchen Jordache's quest to reunite her fractured family after tragedy strikes.

Plot Progression

1. Shattered Bonds — The Jordache family is torn apart by Tom's murder and Rudy's disappearance, leaving Gretchen as the central figure to mend the broken relationships.
2. Reconciliation Begins — Gretchen reaches out to her military son and attempts to reconcile with Kate, facing emotional barriers and past conflicts.
3. Confronting the Past — Gretchen confronts Evans about Tom's murder while Billy investigates Rudy's disappearance, leading to unexpected revelations.
4. Reunion and Healing — Rudy's return leads to a complete family reunion, bringing closure to the Jordache family's painful journey.