Character Relationship Map: Big Bully

Characters

• David Leary (played by Rick Moranis) — protagonist

  David Leary is the protagonist, a divorced author who returns to Hastings to teach creative writing. After his son bullies Kirby, David discovers Kirby's father is Ross Bigger, son of his childhood bu...

• Alan (played by Harry Waters, Jr.) — minor
• Gerry (played by Stuart Pankin) — minor
• Clark (played by Curtis Armstrong) — supporting

  Clark is a fellow teacher who becomes unsettled by David's paranoia and intimidation issues. He files complaints against David with Principal Kokelar, prompting the principal to warn David to improve...

Key Relationships

• David Leary → David Leary (Narrative Protagonist)
• Alan → Gerry (Social Peer)
• David Leary → Clark (Professional Colleague)
• David Leary → Gerry (Social Friend)
• David Leary → Alan (Social Friend)

Story Analysis

A returning teacher confronts childhood trauma and administrative conflict to achieve personal closure.

Plot Progression

1. Return to Hastings
2. Escalating Tensions
3. Confrontation and Chase
4. Reconciliation and Departure