Character Relationship Map: Zoo

Characters

• Tom Hall (played by Art Parkinson) — protagonist

  Tom Hall is the central child protagonist, who forms a strong bond with the young elephant after being allowed to meet it. Horrified by the killing of zoo animals, he confronts Jake, tells Emily Hall...

• Jane Berry (played by Emily Flain) — protagonist

  Jane Berry is one of Tom Hall's close friends and a determined participant in the plan to save the elephant. She travels with Tom Hall, Pete, and Mickey through the dangerous wartime streets, sharing...

• Pete (played by Ian O'Reilly) — supporting

  Pete is one of Tom Hall's friends and joins the children's dangerous attempt to reach the elephant's enclosure. Working alongside Tom Hall, Jane Berry, and Mickey, he helps sustain their secret rescue...

• Mr. Shawcross (played by Ian McElhinney) — supporting

  Mr. Shawcross is connected with Belfast Zoo and has authority over access to the newly arrived elephant. Although the zoo is closed while the frightened animal is settled, he allows Tom Hall to meet i...

• Denise Austin (played by Penelope Wilton) — supporting

  Denise Austin becomes an adult ally to Tom Hall and the other children after discovering them with the elephant. She agrees that the animal must be protected, helps provide care, and recognizes the ne...

Story Dynamics

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

• Denise Austin → Pete (Alliance Supporter)

  Denise Austin agrees that the elephant must be protected and helps provide the care and support needed by the group.

• Denise Austin → Jane Berry (Social Community Supporter)

  Denise Austin announces Jane Berry's death at a gathering and helps the others process the loss.

• Tom Hall → Denise Austin (Alliance Supporter)

  Denise Austin discovers the children and the elephant, agrees that it must be protected, and helps provide care.

• Pete → Jane Berry (Social Friend)

  The plot describes the friendship among Tom Hall, Pete, and Jane Berry as a source of courage.

• Tom Hall → Jane Berry (Alliance Teammate)

  Tom Hall joins forces with Jane Berry and Pete, and the friends attempt to reach the enclosure together.

• Tom Hall → Pete (Alliance Teammate)

  Tom Hall joins forces with Pete to reach and protect the elephant's enclosure.

• Tom Hall → Mr. Shawcross (Alliance Facilitator)

  Mr. Shawcross allows Tom Hall to meet the newly arrived elephant after the zoo is closed.

Story Analysis

During wartime Belfast, Tom Hall and his friends risk personal safety to protect a young elephant from both bombing and official orders.

Plot Progression

1. The Crate From The Sea
2. Animals Under Orders
3. The Night Rescue
4. Care Amid Ruins
5. A Promise After Loss