Character Relationship Map: Prometheus

Characters

• Elizabeth Shaw (played by Noomi Rapace) — protagonist

  Archaeologist and scientist seeking the origins of humanity and the Engineers.

• David (played by Michael Fassbender) — supporting

  Curious and manipulative android aboard the Prometheus, experiments with black goo.

• Meredith Vickers (played by Charlize Theron) — supporting

  Weyland-Yutani corporate overseer aboard the Prometheus, skeptical of the mission.

• Peter Weyland (played by Guy Pearce) — supporting

  Elderly CEO of Weyland Corp, funds the Prometheus expedition seeking immortality.

• Charlie Holloway (played by Logan Marshall-Green) — supporting

  Archaeologist and Shaw's partner, drinks black goo seeking answers.

• Janek (played by Idris Elba) — supporting

  Pilot of the Prometheus, pragmatic and loyal to the crew.

• Millburn (played by Rafe Spall) — supporting

  Geologist on Prometheus, first victim of the snake creature.

• Fifield (played by Sean Harris) — supporting

  Geologist on Prometheus, infected by black goo and loses humanity.

Key Relationships

• Elizabeth Shaw → David (conflict)
• David → Meredith Vickers (Family Sibling)
• Peter Weyland → David (Family Child)
• David → Meredith Vickers (conflict)
• David → Peter Weyland (conflict)
• Elizabeth Shaw → David (narrative)
• David → Charlie Holloway (conflict)
• Elizabeth Shaw → Meredith Vickers (Professional Subordinate)
• Peter Weyland → Elizabeth Shaw (Professional Employer)
• Elizabeth Shaw → Janek (Alliance Ally)
• Janek → Meredith Vickers (Professional Captain)
• Elizabeth Shaw → David (Professional Assistant)
• Fifield → Millburn (Alliance Teammate)
• David → Charlie Holloway (Conflict Manipulator)
• Peter Weyland → Meredith Vickers (Family Father)

Story Analysis

A scientific expedition to humanity's creators descends into biological horror and existential revelation.

Plot Progression

1. The Ancient Invitation
2. Descent into the Unknown
3. Mutation and Massacre
4. Sacrifice and Survival