Character Relationship Map: Walking Thunder

Characters

• Abner Murdock (played by James Read) — protagonist

  A mountain man who acts as an interpreter between the McKays and Dark Wind. He accompanies Jacob to procure supplies, saves John from an ambush, helps build the cabin, and ultimately stays to defend t...

• Jacob McKay (played by David Tom) — supporting

  The young protagonist of the McKay family. He ventures into the wilderness to find food and supplies, takes charge of the cabin during his mother's labor, and bravely confronts the antagonist Richter...

• Danny McKay (played by K.C. Clyde) — supporting
• Ansel Richter (played by Christopher Neame) — supporting

  A greedy and violent hunter who mistakes the McKays for wealthy gold prospectors. He stalks the cabin, attempts to murder John and Dark Wind, and pursues the bear, only to be wounded and driven away b...

• Weasel (played by Billy Oscar) — minor

Key Relationships

• Weasel → Abner Murdock (Conflict Combatant)
• Abner Murdock → Danny McKay (Temporal Ancestor's Ally)
• Jacob McKay → Weasel (Conflict Opponent)
• Jacob McKay → Ansel Richter (Conflict Target Versus Threat)
• Ansel Richter → Abner Murdock (Conflict Antagonist Versus Defender)
• Ansel Richter → Weasel (Alliance Accomplice)
• Abner Murdock → Jacob McKay (Alliance Guide And Protector)
• Jacob McKay → Danny McKay (Family Grandson)

Story Analysis

A family's struggle for survival in the Rocky Mountains is tested by greed, nature, and a legendary bear.

Plot Progression

1. Stranded In The Rockies
2. The Rendezvous And The Rifle
3. Siege At The Cabin
4. The Bear's Judgment