Character Relationship Map: Dr. Coppelius

Characters

• Dr. Coppelius (played by Walter Slezak) — protagonist
• Franz (played by Caj Selling) — protagonist
• Briggitta (played by Eileen Elliott) — supporting
• The Mayor (played by Luis Prendes) — supporting
• Roman Doll (played by Veronica Rusmin) — supporting
• Swanhilda / Coppelia (played by Claudia Corday) — minor
• Spanish Doll (played by Carmen Rojas) — minor

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Swanhilda / Coppelia → Dr. Coppelius (Meta Doppelgänger) — Swanhilda is a human version of the doll Coppelia
• Spanish Doll → Dr. Coppelius (Professional Creation) — Spanish Doll is created by Dr. Coppelius
• Roman Doll → Dr. Coppelius (Professional Creation) — Roman Doll is created by Dr. Coppelius
• The Mayor → Dr. Coppelius (Professional Authority Figure) — The Mayor has authority over Dr. Coppelius
• Franz → Swanhilda / Coppelia (Romantic Love Interest) — Franz is in love with Coppelia
• Dr. Coppelius → Swanhilda / Coppelia (Professional Creator) — Dr. Coppelius creates the doll Coppelia

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Swanhilda / Coppelia → Roman Doll (Conflict Rival) — Swanhilda competes with Roman Doll for Franz's attention
• Dr. Coppelius → Franz (Conflict Antagonist) — Dr. Coppelius opposes Franz's relationship with Coppelia
• Briggitta → Franz (Social Friend) — Briggitta is a friend of Franz

Story Analysis

A silent film adaptation of the ballet Coppelia, exploring love, jealousy, and illusion through visual storytelling

Plot Progression

1. Village Whispers — Introduction of characters and the initial setting of the village, establishing relationships and tensions.
2. Workshop Wonders — Discovery of Dr. Coppelius's workshop and the mysterious Coppelia doll, leading to intrigue and jealousy.
3. Dance of Deception — Swanhilda's investigation and disguise, leading to the climax where truth and illusion blur.
4. Final Harmony — Resolution of conflicts through dance, bringing closure to the romantic entanglements and mysteries.