Character Relationship Map: Jaws 2

Characters

• Police Chief Martin Brody (played by Roy Scheider) — protagonist

  Dedicated law enforcement officer protecting Amity Island from shark threats.

• Mayor Larry Vaughn (played by Murray Hamilton) — supporting

  Politician who keeps beaches open for economic reasons despite shark threats.

• Len Peterson (played by Joseph Mascolo) — supporting

  Deputy police officer assisting Chief Brody in Jaws 2.

• Hendricks (played by Jeffrey Kramer) — supporting

  Deputy police chief assisting Chief Brody in Amity Island investigations.

• Eddie Marchand (played by Gary Dubin) — minor

  Local youth encountering shark threats.

Key Relationships

• Hendricks → Mayor Larry Vaughn (Power Subordinate)
• Len Peterson → Hendricks (Professional Administrative Succession)
• Hendricks → Eddie Marchand (Professional Information Source)
• Police Chief Martin Brody → Eddie Marchand (Narrative Protector Vs Victim)
• Mayor Larry Vaughn → Len Peterson (Economic Alliance)
• Police Chief Martin Brody → Hendricks (Alliance Deputy Support)
• Police Chief Martin Brody → Len Peterson (Professional Conflict)
• Police Chief Martin Brody → Mayor Larry Vaughn (Power Political Rival)

Story Analysis

A relentless shark terrorizes Amity Island, forcing a fired police chief to lead a desperate rescue and final confrontation.

Plot Progression

1. Shark's Return
2. Political Denial
3. Youth in Peril
4. Cable Junction Siege