Character Relationship Map: Dead Man's Float

Characters

• Johnny Bell (played by Greg Rowe) — protagonist
• Anne (played by Sally Boyden) — protagonist
• Sue (played by Jacqui Gordon) — supporting
• Pete (played by Rick Ireland) — supporting
• Eddie Bell (played by Bill Hunter) — supporting
• Shirley Bell (played by Sue Jones) — supporting
• Mr. Dobraski (played by Gus Mercurio) — supporting
• Mr. Luth (played by Marcel Cugola) — minor

Canonical Relationships

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

• Johnny Bell → Anne (Romantic Interest) — Johnny's romantic interest
• Johnny Bell → Shirley Bell (Family Mother) — Johnny's mother
• Johnny Bell → Eddie Bell (Family Father) — Johnny's father

Story Dynamics

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

• Johnny Bell → Mr. Luth (Conflict Antagonist) — Leader of smuggling ring
• Johnny Bell → Mr. Dobraski (Alliance Ally) — Johnny's ally in investigation
• Johnny Bell → Sue (Social Friend) — Johnny's friend
• Johnny Bell → Pete (Social Friend) — Johnny's friend

Story Analysis

A young surfer uncovers a dangerous smuggling operation after a suspicious attack

Plot Progression

1. The Surfboard Incident — Johnny's peaceful surfing day is shattered when a speedboat destroys his board, marking the beginning of his mysterious investigation.
2. Into the Depths — Johnny's curiosity leads him to investigate a suspicious trawler, gradually uncovering a dangerous smuggling operation.
3. Desperate Measures — As Johnny gets closer to the truth, the smugglers grow more violent, forcing him to seek help from authorities.
4. Final Showdown — Johnny and his allies confront the smuggling ring in a dramatic harbor confrontation, bringing the operation to an end.