Character Relationship Map: The Mango Tree

Characters

• Grandma Carr (played by Geraldine Fitzgerald) — protagonist
• Professor (played by Robert Helpmann) — protagonist
• Jamie Carr (played by Christopher Pate) — supporting
• Wilkenshaw (played by Ben Gabriel) — supporting
• Preacher Jones (played by Gerard Kennedy) — supporting
• Pearl (played by Gloria Dawn) — supporting
• Angus McDonald (played by Barry Pierce) — supporting
• Miss Pringle (played by Diane Craig) — minor
• Laura Montague (played by Maggie Millar) — minor

Key Relationships

• Jamie Carr → Laura Montague (Social Acquaintance)
• Jamie Carr → Miss Pringle (Professional Teacher)
• Jamie Carr → Angus McDonald (Social Friend)
• Jamie Carr → Wilkenshaw (Conflict Rival)
• Grandma Carr → Preacher Jones (Social Community Connection)
• Jamie Carr → Preacher Jones (Social Community Leader)
• Jamie Carr → Professor (Professional Mentor)
• Jamie Carr → Pearl (Romantic Interest)
• Jamie Carr → Grandma Carr (Family Grandson)

Story Analysis

Coming of age story set in wartime Australia

Plot Progression

1. Roots and Foundations
2. Awakening and Conflict
3. Crisis and Resolution