Character Relationship Map: Finding Dory

Characters

• Marlin (played by Albert Brooks) — protagonist

  Overprotective clownfish father who embarks on a perilous ocean journey to find his missing son.

• Dory (played by Ellen DeGeneres) — protagonist

  Forgetful regal blue tang with short-term memory loss who becomes Marlin's loyal ocean companion.

• Hank (played by Ed O'Neill) — supporting

  Grumpy, highly camouflaged octopus who reluctantly helps Dory navigate the Marine Life Institute.

• Nemo (played by Hayden Rolence) — supporting

  Brave young clownfish with a tiny fin who gets captured and learns to overcome his fears.

• Jenny (played by Diane Keaton) — supporting

  Dory's devoted father who builds a shell trail to protect his daughter.

• Charlie (played by Eugene Levy) — supporting

  Fish character who appears in the Marine Life Institute.

Key Relationships

• Marlin → Nemo (family)
• Nemo → Dory (related)
• Nemo → Hank (related)
• Dory → Nemo (social)
• Hank → Marlin (Conflict Obstacle)
• Hank → Dory (Alliance Contractual Partner)
• Dory → Nemo (Social Neighbor)
• Dory → Marlin (Alliance Teammate)
• Marlin → Nemo (Family Father)
• Dory → Charlie (Family Parent)
• Dory → Jenny (Family Parent)

Story Analysis

A forgetful blue tang embarks on an ocean journey to reunite with her parents, forming new family bonds along the way.

Plot Progression

1. Memory's Call
2. Institute Trials
3. Shattered Truths
4. Truck Chase
5. Ocean Homecoming