Character Relationship Map: Rio 2

Characters

• Blu (played by Jesse Eisenberg) — protagonist

  Domesticated Spix's macaw who learns to fly and embraces his wild instincts in the Amazon.

• Jewel (played by Anne Hathaway) — protagonist

  Wild Spix's macaw, Blu's wife, and mother to their three chicks.

• Pedro (played by will.i.am) — supporting

  Elderly macaw, friend to Blu and Jewel, provides wisdom and comic relief.

• Nico (played by Jamie Foxx) — supporting

  Young blue macaw, fashion enthusiast, and loyal friend to Blu.

• Linda (played by Leslie Mann) — supporting

  Kind ornithologist who rescues and raises Blu in Minnesota.

• Roberto (played by Bruno Mars) — supporting

  Jewel's childhood friend, loyal macaw, assists in jungle survival.

• Eduardo (played by Andy Garcia) — supporting

  Jewel's father, wild macaw leader, initially distrusts humans but protects his flock.

• Rafael (played by George López) — supporting

  Flamboyant toucan who guides Blu and friends through the jungle.

• Tulio (played by Rodrigo Santoro) — supporting

  Linda's husband, ornithologist, and Blu's owner who travels to Brazil.

Key Relationships

• Blu → Linda (social)
• Blu → Tulio (professional)
• Linda → Jewel (Alliance Wild Roots Advocate)
• Blu → Roberto (Alliance Jungle Integration Ally)
• Eduardo → Blu (Conflict Initial Distrust)
• Linda → Eduardo (Alliance Rescuer)
• Blu → Linda (Professional Owner)
• Nico → Rafael (Alliance Teammate)
• Pedro → Rafael (Alliance Teammate)
• Pedro → Nico (Alliance Teammate)
• Jewel → Rafael (Social Friend)
• Jewel → Nico (Social Friend)
• Jewel → Pedro (Social Friend)
• Blu → Rafael (Social Best Friend)
• Blu → Nico (Social Best Friend)

Story Analysis

A domesticated macaw embraces his wild instincts to protect his family and new home in the Amazon.

Plot Progression

1. Departure from Comfort
2. Wild Encounters
3. Conflict and Chaos
4. Reconciliation and Victory