Character Relationship Map: Salt

Characters

• Mother (played by Alice Lowe) — protagonist

  The resilient protagonist who spends each night guarding her ill child against supernatural threats, relying entirely on a circle of salt for protection.

• Daughter (played by Beau Gadsdon) — protagonist

  A frail and ill child whose mysterious sickness is tied to the demonic presence, serving as the emotional catalyst for the mother's nightly vigil.

• Demon (played by James Swanton) — supporting

  A malevolent supernatural force that haunts the household, targeting the daughter and forcing the mother into a relentless nightly struggle for survival.

Key Relationships

• Daughter → Demon (Conflict Target)
• Mother → Demon (Conflict Protector)
• Mother → Daughter (Family Mother)

Story Analysis

Psychological horror exploring maternal guilt and trauma through supernatural metaphor.

Plot Progression

1. The Salt Perimeter
2. Cracks in the Foundation
3. Unearthing the Past
4. Breaking the Cycle