Character Relationship Map: Cadence

Characters

• Pfc. Franklin Fairchild Bean (played by Charlie Sheen) — protagonist
• MSgt. Otis V. McKinney (played by Martin Sheen) — protagonist
• Roosevelt Stokes (played by Laurence Fishburne) — supporting
• Eugene 'Spoonman' Bryce (played by Blu Mankuma) — supporting
• Edward James Webb (played by Michael Beach) — supporting
• Harry 'Sweetbread' Crane (played by Harry Stewart) — supporting
• Cpl. Harold Lamar (played by James Marshall) — supporting
• Cpl. Gerald Gessner (played by Ramon Estevez) — supporting
• Bean Sr. (played by Matt Clark) — minor

Canonical Relationships

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

• MSgt. Otis V. McKinney → Roosevelt Stokes (Power Oppressor)
• Pfc. Franklin Fairchild Bean → MSgt. Otis V. McKinney (Professional Superior Officer)
• Pfc. Franklin Fairchild Bean → Bean Sr. (Family Father)

Story Dynamics

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

• Roosevelt Stokes → Eugene 'Spoonman' Bryce (Alliance Comrade)
• Pfc. Franklin Fairchild Bean → Cpl. Gerald Gessner (Social Friend)
• Pfc. Franklin Fairchild Bean → Cpl. Harold Lamar (Social Friend)
• Pfc. Franklin Fairchild Bean → Harry 'Sweetbread' Crane (Social Friend)
• Pfc. Franklin Fairchild Bean → Edward James Webb (Social Friend)
• Pfc. Franklin Fairchild Bean → Eugene 'Spoonman' Bryce (Social Friend)
• Pfc. Franklin Fairchild Bean → Roosevelt Stokes (Social Friend)

Story Analysis

A soldier's transformation in a racially divided military prison

Plot Progression

1. Reckless Beginning
2. Adaptation and Acceptance
3. Oppression and Resistance
4. Unity and Rebellion