Character Relationship Map: Carrie

Characters

• Carrie White (played by Chloë Grace Moretz) — protagonist

  Shy high school student with telekinetic powers, bullied relentlessly and pushed to tragic revenge.

• Margaret White (played by Julianne Moore) — protagonist

  Fanatical, abusive mother who locks Carrie in a prayer closet and views her powers as demonic.

• Sue Snell (played by Gabriella Wilde) — supporting

  Remorseful classmate who tries to make amends by inviting Carrie to prom, ultimately failing to stop the tragedy.

• Tommy Ross (played by Ansel Elgort) — supporting

  Popular athlete and Sue's boyfriend who kindly invites Carrie to prom, becoming a victim of the cruel prank.

• Billy Nolan (played by Alex Russell) — supporting

  Chris's delinquent boyfriend who helps orchestrate the prom blood bucket prank, leading to his own demise.

• Tina Blake (played by Zoë Belkin) — supporting

  Chris's friend who switches prom ballots to ensure Carrie wins.

• Chris Hargensen (played by Portia Doubleday) — supporting

  Alternate spelling of the main bully character.

• Miss Desjardin (played by Judy Greer) — supporting

  PE teacher who comforts Carrie but later locks Sue out of the gym.

Key Relationships

• Sue Snell → Tommy Ross (romantic)
• Sue Snell → Billy Nolan (conflict)
• Tommy Ross → Billy Nolan (conflict)
• Margaret White → Sue Snell (conflict)
• Sue Snell → Carrie White (Social Former Bully Turned Protector)
• Tommy Ross → Carrie White (Romantic Prom Date)
• Chris Hargensen → Tina Blake (Social Friend)
• Chris Hargensen → Carrie White (Conflict Bully)
• Miss Desjardin → Sue Snell (Professional Teacher)
• Miss Desjardin → Carrie White (Professional Teacher)
• Chris Hargensen → Billy Nolan (Romantic Boyfriend)
• Carrie White → Margaret White (Family Mother)
• Margaret White → Tommy Ross (conflict)

Story Analysis

A telekinetic outcast endures bullying and maternal abuse before unleashing catastrophic revenge.

Plot Progression

1. The Shower Incident
2. Prom Preparations & Rebellion
3. The Prom Night Trap
4. Vengeful Escape
5. Matricide & Final Collapse