Character Relationships in The Beguiled
John McBurney (played by Clint Eastwood) is a protagonist in The Beguiled.
Martha (played by Geraldine Page) is a protagonist in The Beguiled.
Edwina (played by Elizabeth Hartman) appears in The Beguiled.
Carol (played by Jo Ann Harris) appears in The Beguiled.
Hallie (played by Mae Mercer) appears in The Beguiled.
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Character Relationship Map: The Beguiled
The Beguiled (1971) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
John McBurney
(played by Clint Eastwood) — protagonist
Martha
(played by Geraldine Page) — protagonist
Edwina
(played by Elizabeth Hartman) — supporting
Carol
(played by Jo Ann Harris) — supporting
Hallie
(played by Mae Mercer) — supporting
Key Relationships
John McBurney → Hallie
(Social Companion)
Edwina → Carol
(Conflict Rival)
Martha → Carol
(Alliance Co-conspirator)
Martha → Edwina
(Conflict Rival)
John McBurney → Carol
(Romantic Lover)
John McBurney → Edwina
(Romantic Lover)
John McBurney → Martha
(Power Control)
Story Analysis
A wounded Union soldier disrupts a secluded girls' school, igniting jealousy, power struggles, and a fatal conspiracy.
Plot Progression
Arrival and Confinement
Jealousy and Seduction
Violence and Amputation
Power Shift and Revelation
Poisoned Feast and Burial
Directed by Don Siegel
The Beguiled (1971) · 7/10 · drama, thriller, war
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