Character Relationship Map: Greyfriars Bobby

Characters

• James Brown (played by Donald Crisp) — protagonist

  Graveyard caretaker who initially tries to shoo Bobby away from his master's grave. He competes with Mr. Traill for the dog's affection and appears at the court hearing, claiming illness.

• Mr. Traill (played by Laurence Naismith) — protagonist

  Restaurant owner who competes with James Brown for Bobby's affection. He is summoned to court regarding the license fee, pleads not guilty, and is instructed to return the next day with the dog.

• Lord Provost (played by Andrew Cruickshank) — supporting

  Official whose decision determines Bobby's fate regarding the license and potential destruction. The dog ultimately gains protection through public contributions and declares himself a Freeman of the...

• Farmer (played by Gordon Jackson) — supporting

  Scottish farmer who initially owns Bobby. Financial struggles on the farm lead to the shepherd being fired and Bobby's subsequent journey to Edinburgh.

• Farmer's Wife (played by Rosalie Crutchley) — supporting

  Wife of the Scottish farmer. Shares the financial hardship that results in Bobby's departure and journey.

Canonical Relationships

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

• Farmer's Wife → Farmer (wife)

  角色名包含关系词: wife

• Lord Provost → James Brown (Power Civic Authority)

  James Brown is present at the court hearing concerning the dog's legal status, while the dog's fate rests with the Lord Provost of Edinburgh.

• Lord Provost → Mr. Traill (Power Official Authority)

  Mr. Traill is summoned to court, pleads not guilty, and is told to return the next day with the dog.

Story Dynamics

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

• Farmer → Mr. Traill (Unknown Indirect Connection)

  The farmer's financial difficulties set the journey to Edinburgh in motion, where Mr. Traill later becomes involved in the dog's legal problem.

• Farmer → James Brown (Social Community Connection)

  The farmer owns the Scottish farm where James Brown's graveyard-related story later becomes part of the dog's journey to Edinburgh.

• James Brown → Mr. Traill (Conflict Rival)

  James Brown tries to drive the dog away, while Mr. Traill competes with Brown for the dog's affection.

Story Analysis

A dog's loyalty to a deceased master inspires a city to protect and adopt him.

Plot Progression

1. From Farm To Edinburgh
2. A Faithful Night Watch
3. Rivals For Responsibility
4. The Courtroom Test
5. A City Claims Its Dog