Character Relationship Map: Despicable Me

Characters

• Gru (played by Steve Carell) — protagonist

  Former supervillain turned secret agent and loving adoptive father of three girls.

• Vector (played by Jason Segel) — protagonist

  Tech-savvy villain who stole the moon and rivals Gru.

• Margo (played by Miranda Cosgrove) — supporting

  Gru's intelligent and responsible eldest adopted daughter.

• Edith (played by Dana Gaier) — supporting

  Gru's mischievous and tomboyish middle adopted daughter.

• Agnes (played by Elsie Fisher) — supporting

  Gru's youngest, unicorn-loving adopted daughter.

• Gru's Mother (played by Julie Andrews) — supporting

  Gru's mother who appears in the first film.

• Mr. Perkins (played by Will Arnett) — supporting

  President of the Bank of Evil who funds villains.

• Dr. Nefario (played by Russell Brand) — supporting

  Gru's loyal scientist who creates gadgets and weapons.

• Miss Hattie (played by Kristen Wiig) — supporting

  Cruel orphanage director who runs Miss Hattie's Home.

Key Relationships

• Gru → Agnes (family)
• Gru → Edith (family)
• Gru → Margo (family)
• Gru → Edith (family)
• Gru → Agnes (family)
• Edith → Gru (family)
• Agnes → Gru (family)
• Margo → Gru (family)
• Margo → Edith (family)
• Edith → Agnes (family)
• Gru → Margo (family)
• Gru → Dr. Nefario (professional)
• Vector → Gru (conflict)
• Dr. Nefario → Gru (professional)
• Gru → Vector (conflict)

Story Analysis

A supervillain's journey from evil to fatherhood

Plot Progression

1. The Villain's Ambition
2. Unexpected Fatherhood
3. The Rescue Mission
4. New Family Values