Character Relationship Map: You

Characters

• Michèle (played by Anne-Marie Cadieux) — protagonist

  Protagonist, an emotionally troubled woman who leaves her unhappy marriage to Paul for her lover Thomas, only to discover the new relationship does not bring her happiness.

• Paul (played by Laurent Lucas) — protagonist

  Michèle's husband, whose unhappy marriage prompts her to leave him for Thomas.

• Thomas (played by Marc Béland) — supporting

  Michèle's lover whom she leaves Paul for, but the relationship ultimately fails to improve her emotional state.

Canonical Relationships

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

• Michèle → Thomas (Romantic Lovers)

  Michèle leaves Paul for her lover Thomas. The synopsis states that being with Thomas does not make her happier.

• Michèle → Paul (Romantic Husband And Wife)

  The plot identifies Paul as Michèle's husband and describes their marriage as unhappy. Michèle leaves this marriage during the story.

Story Analysis

Michèle leaves an unhappy marriage for a lover, only to discover that changing relationships does not resolve her emotional unhappiness.

Plot Progression

1. A Troubled Marriage
2. The Lover's Promise
3. Escape Without Relief
4. Happiness Still Elusive