Character Relationship Map: Set Free

Characters

• Roma Wycliffe (played by Edith Roberts) — protagonist

  After discovering that her grandmother was a gypsy, Roma leaves her old-money life with her Aunt Henrietta and goes to New York to live freely as a gypsy. Mistaken for a thief, she is arrested, then t...

• John Roberts (played by Harry Hilliard) — supporting

  John is the son of Mrs. Roberts and falls in love with Roma after she comes to live under his mother's protection. Roma initially rejects his feelings, preferring the freedom of gypsy life to his weal...

• Mrs. Roberts (played by Mollie McConnell) — supporting

  Mrs. Roberts is a wealthy, kindly woman and John Roberts's mother. When Roma is mistaken for a thief and arrested in New York, Mrs. Roberts volunteers to take her under her wing so that Roma will not...

• Aunt Henrietta (played by Blanche Gray) — supporting

  Aunt Henrietta is part of Roma Wycliffe's old-money life before Roma discovers that her grandmother was a gypsy. Roma leaves that life with Aunt Henrietta behind and travels to New York, seeking to li...

Canonical Relationships

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

• Mrs. Roberts → John Roberts (Family Mother And Son) — Their family connection places John within Mrs. Roberts's household.

  The plot identifies John Roberts as Mrs. Roberts's son.

• Roma Wycliffe → John Roberts (Romantic Unrequited Love) — John's affection is initially one-sided.

  John Roberts falls in love with Roma, but Roma does not return his feelings because she rejects his rich lifestyle.

• Roma Wycliffe → Aunt Henrietta (Family Niece And Aunt) — A family relationship shaped by Roma's decision to leave Henrietta's household.

  Roma leaves her old-money life with her Aunt Henrietta after discovering that her grandmother was a gypsy.

Story Dynamics

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

• Mrs. Roberts → Roma Wycliffe (Alliance Protector) — Mrs. Roberts gives Roma protection and support.

  After Roma is mistaken for a thief and arrested, Mrs. Roberts volunteers to take her under her wing to prevent her from going to jail.

Story Analysis

Roma leaves an old-money life to pursue gypsy freedom, while John's love leads to a dangerous imitation and eventual reconciliation.

Plot Progression

1. Ancestry And Departure — Roma discovers her gypsy ancestry and leaves the old-money life she shares with Aunt Henrietta. She travels to New York City seeking a different way of living.
2. Arrest And Protection — Roma is mistaken for a thief and arrested in New York. Mrs. Roberts intervenes and takes Roma under her wing to keep her from going to jail.
3. Love Across Worlds — John Roberts falls in love with Roma, but she rejects him because his wealthy lifestyle conflicts with her ideal of gypsy freedom. Their opposing values create the central romantic tension.
4. The False Gypsy Crew — John hires street thugs to pretend to be his gypsy crew. The group exceeds the pretense and begins robbing a bank, turning John's romantic scheme into a criminal crisis.