Character Relationship Map: Pink Ice

Characters

• The Pink Panther / Devereaux / Hoskins (played by Rich Little) — protagonist

  The debonair protagonist and owner of a South African diamond mine. After his prized gem is stolen via tunneling, he cleverly outsmarts inept rival miners, defeats them, and successfully claims a supe...

Story Analysis

A talking Pink Panther defends his diamond mine from thieves and rival miners, ultimately securing a larger gem through wit and counterattack.

Plot Progression

1. Theft in the Diamond Mine — The Pink Panther discovers a large gem and secures it in a telephone-dial safe. A tunnel thief bypasses the lock and steals the jewel, leaving the Panther to investigate the crime scene.
2. False Leads and Rival Claims — The Panther initially suspects gophers of the theft, following them on a wild goose chase. He soon discovers rival miners from DeBoors mine who have taken the gem and claim the territory.
3. Infiltration and Assassination — The Panther sneaks into the rival camp to recover his gem. The inept rival miners attempt to eliminate him with a clumsy trap, which the Panther cleverly evades.
4. Panther's Counterattack — A direct confrontation ensues, leading to the Panther defeating the rivals. He discovers an even larger diamond, secures it, and escapes the camp victorious.