Character Relationship Map: Channel Crossing

Characters

• Jacob Van Eeden (played by Matheson Lang) — protagonist
• Marion Slade (played by Constance Cummings) — protagonist
• Trotter (played by Edmund Gwenn) — supporting
• James (played by Max Miller) — supporting
• Peter Bradley (played by Anthony Bushell) — supporting
• Vi Guthrie (played by Dorothy Dickson) — supporting
• Nigel Guthrie (played by Nigel Bruce) — minor
• Dr. Walkley (played by Douglas Jefferies) — minor
• Captain R.H. Kilbee (played by H.G. Stoker) — minor

Key Relationships

• Jacob Van Eeden → Captain R.H. Kilbee (Professional Service Provider)
• Jacob Van Eeden → Dr. Walkley (Alliance Travel Companion)
• Jacob Van Eeden → Nigel Guthrie (Alliance Travel Companion)
• Jacob Van Eeden → Vi Guthrie (Alliance Travel Companion)
• Jacob Van Eeden → Peter Bradley (Professional Business Associate)
• Jacob Van Eeden → James (Alliance Travel Companion)
• Jacob Van Eeden → Trotter (Alliance Travel Companion)
• Jacob Van Eeden → Marion Slade (Romantic Interest)
• Vi Guthrie → Nigel Guthrie (Family Spouses)

Story Analysis

A tycoon's transformative journey across the English Channel challenges his belief that money equals success

Plot Progression

1. The Empire's Crossroads
2. Waters of Reflection
3. The Awakening
4. Shores of Change