Character Relationship Map: Stork

Characters

• Graham 'Stork' Wallace (played by Bruce Spence) — protagonist

  The protagonist, a naive and imaginative young man who abandons his design job to live in a share house. He struggles with adult responsibilities, frequently daydreams, and becomes entangled in a pate...

• Anna (played by Jacki Weaver) — protagonist

  The sole female resident of the share house. Her pregnancy and decision to marry Clyde trigger the central paternity crisis among the four male housemates.

• Westy (played by Graeme Blundell) — supporting

  Stork's close friend and share house roommate. He navigates daily life alongside Stork and is implicated in the paternity mystery.

• Clyde (played by Helmut Bakaitis) — supporting

  A share house resident and Anna's romantic partner. He plans to marry Anna but must confront the revelation that he may not be the father of her child.

• Tony (played by Sean Myers) — supporting

  Another resident of the share house and part of Anna's love triangle. He is one of the four men implicated in the paternity question.

• Businessman (played by George Whaley) — supporting

  A representative of respectable society encountered by Stork, likely during job interviews where Stork's unorthodox behavior causes friction.

• Sculptor (played by Peter Cummins) — supporting

  A minor character likely encountered in Stork's social or creative circles, reflecting the artistic or conventional figures he interacts with.

• University Lecturer (played by Dennis Miller) — supporting

  An academic figure who likely interacts with Stork, possibly challenging his self-proclaimed revolutionary ideas or employment prospects.

• Women's Libber (played by Jan Friedl) — supporting

  A character representing feminist perspectives, likely involved in scenes where Stork's outdated views or romantic advances are directly challenged.

• Uncle Jack (played by Max Gillies) — supporting

  A family member of Stork. While not detailed in the plot summary, he exists within Stork's personal and familial network.

Canonical Relationships

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

• Graham 'Stork' Wallace → Uncle Jack (Family Nephew)
• Graham 'Stork' Wallace → Businessman (Professional Job Applicant)
• Anna → Clyde (Romantic Fiancé)
• Anna → Tony (Romantic Lover)
• Graham 'Stork' Wallace → Anna (Romantic Unrequited Love)

Story Dynamics

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

• Graham 'Stork' Wallace → Women's Libber (Social Friction)
• Graham 'Stork' Wallace → University Lecturer (Social Friction)
• Graham 'Stork' Wallace → Sculptor (Social Friction)
• Tony → Clyde (Social Co-Lover)
• Graham 'Stork' Wallace → Westy (Social Roommate)

Story Analysis

A comedic exploration of youthful rebellion, paternity uncertainty, and unconventional living arrangements in 1970s Melbourne.

Plot Progression

1. Corporate Escape & Share House Life
2. The Pregnancy Revelation
3. Paternity Chaos & Social Friction
4. Resolution & New Equilibrium