Character Relationship Map: Feeling Through

Characters

• Tereek (played by Steven Prescod) — protagonist

  Tereek is a homeless teenager spending the night in New York City. After noticing Artie, a deaf and blind man needing help crossing the street, he guides him to a bus stop, buys him a drink, and stays...

• Artie (played by Robert Tarango) — protagonist

  Artie is a deaf and blind man carrying a cane and a sign requesting assistance crossing the street. He communicates with Tereek in writing, explains which bus he needs, and relies on him for guidance...

• Homeless Man (played by Kelvin Coffey) — supporting
• Bus Driver (played by Luis Antonio Aponte) — supporting

  Bus Driver operates the bus Artie needs to catch and is asked by Tereek to tap Artie when he reaches his stop. He agrees brusquely to provide that assistance, allowing Artie to travel safely after Ter...

Canonical Relationships

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

• Artie → Bus Driver (Professional Passenger Assistance) — Artie depends on the bus driver for assistance during the ride.

  Artie explains that he needs to be tapped by the bus driver when he reaches his stop.

• Tereek → Bus Driver (Professional Advocate) — Tereek communicates Artie's travel needs to the bus operator.

  Tereek tells the bus driver that Artie needs to be tapped when he reaches his stop.

Story Dynamics

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

• Tereek → Homeless Man (Social Donor) — Tereek redirects the stolen money toward another vulnerable person.

  After getting off the bus, Tereek puts the ten dollars he took from Artie's wallet into the cup of a sleeping homeless man.

• Tereek → Artie (Alliance Guide) — Tereek becomes Artie's temporary guide through the city.

  Tereek touches Artie to offer help, guides him to the bus stop, and later helps him board the bus.

Story Analysis

A brief encounter between Tereek and Artie becomes an emotionally complicated journey shaped by assistance, trust, exploitation, and compassion.

Plot Progression

1. A Chance Encounter — Tereek separates from his friends and notices Artie requesting help crossing the street. He hesitantly approaches and learns which bus Artie needs.
2. Choosing To Help — Tereek guides Artie to the bus stop and they introduce themselves. Although Tereek receives messages from his girlfriend, he chooses to remain with Artie.
3. Kindness And Compromise — Artie says he is thirsty, so they visit a bodega. Tereek buys refreshments with Artie's money but secretly pockets ten dollars.
4. Waiting For The Bus — They return to the stop and miss the bus. While waiting, Artie shares that he was on a date and explains the assistance he needs.
5. A Tender Departure — The bus arrives, and Tereek explains Artie's needs to the driver. They embrace after assuring each other that they will be okay, and Tereek later gives away the ten dollars.