Character Relationship Map: Salome

Characters

• Salome (played by Mascha Rabben) — protagonist

  Princess Salome is the central figure of the court gathering. Fascinated by the prophet Jochanaan, she declares her desire for him despite his rejection and condemnation. After dancing for Herodes, sh...

• Herodes (played by Magdalena Montezuma) — supporting

  Herodes is the ruler presiding over the gathering and Salome’s stepfather. Uneasy about Jochanaan and the ominous atmosphere, he nevertheless asks Salome to dance and promises to grant her request. Ho...

• Herodias (played by Ellen Umlauf) — supporting

  Herodias is Salome’s mother and the woman whom Jochanaan condemns as sinful. Resenting his attacks on her, she objects when Herodes urges Salome to dance. Once Salome demands Jochanaan’s head, Herodia...

• Jochanaan (played by Thomas von Keyserling) — supporting

  Jochanaan is a prophet held in a cistern who denounces sin and condemns Herodias. When brought before Salome, he rejects her advances, rebukes her as the daughter of a sinful woman, and urges her to s...

Canonical Relationships

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

• Herodes → Jochanaan (Power Uneasy Captor) — Herodes is uneasy about the imprisoned prophet, then recoils from Salome's demand for his head and attempts to dissuade her.

  Jochanaan is held in a cistern, and Herodes is uneasy about the prophet and the ominous signs surrounding the court.

• Salome → Herodes (Power Ruler Bound By Oath) — Herodes has authority at court but is pressured by his promise to Salome; he tries to change her mind with offers of treasures.

  Herodes asks Salome to dance and promises to grant her a request. When she demands Jochanaan's head, she reminds Herodes that he is bound by his oath.

• Salome → Herodias (Family Mother And Daughter) — Herodias supports Salome's demand for Jochanaan's head after Herodes tries to dissuade her.

  Jochanaan rebukes Salome as the daughter of a sinful woman, and the synopsis identifies Herodias as the woman he condemns and Salome's mother.

• Salome → Jochanaan (Romantic Rejected Object Of Desire) — Salome pursues Jochanaan despite his repeated rejection, and her demand for his head later becomes the central crisis at court.

  Salome is fascinated by Jochanaan, declares her desire for him, and asks to touch and kiss him. Jochanaan refuses and rebukes her.

Story Dynamics

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

• Jochanaan → Herodias (Conflict Religious Adversaries) — Jochanaan's condemnation makes Herodias hostile toward him, and she later supports Salome's demand for his head.

  Jochanaan denounces sin and condemns Herodias. Herodias resents his attacks on her.

Story Analysis

At a troubled court, Salome's desire for Jochanaan escalates into a demand that tests Herodes's oath.

Plot Progression

1. A Voice from the Cistern — At a moonlit court gathering, the courtiers remark on Salome's beauty and the threatening atmosphere. Jochanaan, held in a cistern, denounces sin and condemns Herodias.
2. Desire Meets Rejection — Salome insists on seeing Jochanaan and is fascinated when he is brought before her. She declares her desire, but he rebukes her, refuses her advances, and returns to the cistern.
3. Warnings at Court — Herodias resents Jochanaan's condemnation, while Herodes fears the prophet and the ominous signs. A devoted courtier warns Salome about her attention to Jochanaan and is later reported dead.
4. The Dance and Its Price — Herodes asks Salome to dance and promises to grant her request despite Herodias's objection. After the dance, Salome demands Jochanaan's head, and Herodes tries to dissuade her with jewels and other t...