Character Relationship Map: Maleficent

Characters

• Maleficent (played by Angelina Jolie) — protagonist

  Powerful fairy protector of the Moors who curses Aurora but later becomes her guardian.

• Princess Aurora (played by Elle Fanning) — protagonist

  Kind-hearted princess cursed to sleep, raised by fairies, bridges humans and magical creatures.

• Knotgrass (played by Imelda Staunton) — supporting

  Practical and cautious fairy who helps raise Aurora in the forest.

• Stefan (played by Sharlto Copley) — supporting

  Ambitious human who betrays Maleficent to become king, driven by greed.

• Flittle (played by Lesley Manville) — supporting

  Eccentric and easily distracted fairy who helps care for Aurora.

• Diaval (played by Sam Riley) — supporting

  Maleficent's loyal shapeshifting raven companion and trusted advisor.

• King Henry (played by Kenneth Cranham) — supporting

  Aggressive king who attempts to conquer the Moors.

Key Relationships

• Princess Aurora → Maleficent (related)
• Maleficent → Maleficent (related)
• Knotgrass → Flittle (Social Fellow Pixie)
• Diaval → Flittle (Conflict Rival Caretaker)
• Diaval → Knotgrass (Conflict Rival Caretaker)
• Maleficent → Flittle (Conflict Initial Antagonist)
• Maleficent → Knotgrass (Conflict Initial Antagonist)
• Stefan → Flittle (Conflict Oppressor)
• Stefan → Knotgrass (Conflict Oppressor)
• Stefan → Diaval (Conflict Antagonist)
• Stefan → King Henry (Power Political Successor)
• Maleficent → Diaval (Alliance Trusted Companion)
• Maleficent → King Henry (Conflict Mortal Enemy)
• Maleficent → Stefan (Romantic Past Lovers)

Story Analysis

A tale of betrayal, maternal love, and redemption that redefines a classic fairy tale villain.

Plot Progression

1. Roots of Betrayal
2. The Sleeping Curse
3. Guardians and Discovery
4. Climax at the Tower