Character Relationship Map: New Jerusalem

Characters

• Ike Evans (played by Will Oldham) — protagonist
• Ike's Friend (played by Ryan O'Neill) — supporting
• Ike's Friend (played by Chris Dovi) — supporting
• Ike's Friend (played by Eddie Prendergast) — minor
• Ike's Friend (played by Ricky Goran) — minor

Story Dynamics

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

• Ike's Friend → Ike Evans (friend)
• Ike's Friend → Ike Evans (friend)
• Ike's Friend → Ike Evans (friend)
• Ike's Friend → Ike Evans (friend)

Story Analysis

The connection between an evangelical Christian and an Irish war veteran in a small town grocery store

Plot Progression

1. Divergent Worlds — Ike and Sean begin working together, revealing their contrasting backgrounds as an evangelical Christian and an Irish war veteran.
2. Bridging Differences — The men gradually share personal stories, exploring their experiences with faith and military service while forming a tentative friendship.
3. Personal Struggles — Sean confronts his war trauma while Ike questions his own faith, leading to deeper understanding and mutual support.
4. Common Ground — The men find unexpected connections through shared values of service and compassion, transcending their initial differences.