Character Relationship Map: Shrek 2

Characters

• Shrek (played by Mike Myers) — protagonist

  A grumpy but kind-hearted ogre who learns to embrace love and friendship while defending his swamp.

• Donkey (played by Eddie Murphy) — protagonist

  Loyal, talkative donkey and Shrek's best friend.

• Princess Fiona (played by Cameron Diaz) — supporting

  Ogre princess who transforms at night and marries Shrek.

• Queen Lillian (played by Julie Andrews) — supporting

  Fiona's supportive mother who accepts Shrek and helps him navigate royal life.

• Puss in Boots (played by Antonio Banderas) — supporting

  A charming, sword-fighting cat hired to kill Shrek but becomes his loyal ally.

• Fairy Godmother (played by Jennifer Saunders) — supporting

  A manipulative fairy who runs a potion factory and schemes to make her son king.

• King Harold (played by John Cleese) — supporting

  Fiona's father, a former frog prince who struggles with accepting Shrek as his son-in-law.

• Prince Charming (played by Rupert Everett) — supporting

  The arrogant, spoiled son of the Fairy Godmother who desires the throne and Fiona.

Key Relationships

• King Harold → Donkey (related)
• Fairy Godmother → Shrek (Narrative Antagonist)
• King Harold → Shrek (Family Father-in-law)
• Shrek → Prince Charming (Conflict Rival)
• King Harold → Fairy Godmother (Power Manipulated Subordinate)
• Puss in Boots → Shrek (Alliance Former Enemy Turned Ally)
• Shrek → Donkey (Social Best Friends)
• Fairy Godmother → Prince Charming (Family Mother)
• Queen Lillian → Princess Fiona (Family Mother)
• King Harold → Princess Fiona (Family Father)
• Shrek → Princess Fiona (Family Husband)

Story Analysis

A journey of self-acceptance where a couple overcomes royal prejudice and magical manipulation to embrace their true identities.

Plot Progression

1. Royal Visit & Hidden Agendas
2. The Potion Heist & Transformation
3. Deception & Dungeon Escape
4. Climactic Ball & True Forms