Character Relationship Map: The Bear

Characters

• Paul W. Bryant (played by Gary Busey) — protagonist
• Coach Thomas (played by Harry Dean Stanton) — protagonist
• Mary Harmon Bryant (played by Cynthia Leake) — supporting
• Pat Trammell (played by Jon-Erik Hexum) — supporting
• Grandson Marc (played by Cary Guffey) — supporting
• Joe Namath (played by Steve Greenstein) — supporting
• Gene Stallings (played by Michael McGrady) — supporting
• Don Hutson (played by Brett Rice) — supporting
• Ermal Allan (played by Owen Orr) — supporting
• Billy (played by D'Urville Martin) — minor

Key Relationships

• Paul W. Bryant → Billy (Professional Staff Member)
• Paul W. Bryant → Ermal Allan (Professional Coach Player)
• Paul W. Bryant → Don Hutson (Professional Coach Player)
• Paul W. Bryant → Gene Stallings (Professional Coach Assistant)
• Paul W. Bryant → Joe Namath (Professional Coach Player)
• Paul W. Bryant → Pat Trammell (Professional Coach Player)
• Paul W. Bryant → Coach Thomas (Professional Colleague)
• Paul W. Bryant → Grandson Marc (Family Grandfather)
• Paul W. Bryant → Mary Harmon Bryant (Family Spouses)

Story Analysis

Biographical portrait of legendary college football coach Paul 'Bear' Bryant

Plot Progression

1. The Making of a Legend
2. Championship Glory
3. Trials and Triumphs
4. The Final Chapter