Character Relationship Map: Ghostbusters

Characters

• Peter Venkman (played by Bill Murray) — protagonist

  Charismatic parapsychologist and lead Ghostbuster known for his wit and skepticism.

• Ray Stantz (played by Dan Aykroyd) — protagonist

  Enthusiastic paranormal researcher and technical expert of the team.

• Dana Barrett (played by Sigourney Weaver) — supporting

  Cellist who becomes entangled with supernatural forces and Peter.

• Egon Spengler (played by Harold Ramis) — supporting

  Brilliant, stoic parapsychologist and original Ghostbuster.

• Louis Tully (played by Rick Moranis) — supporting

  Neurotic accountant who becomes a key ally.

• Janine Melnitz (played by Annie Potts) — supporting

  Sharp-tongued receptionist and administrative backbone.

• Walter Peck (played by William Atherton) — supporting

  EPA inspector who shuts down the Ghostbusters.

• Winston Zeddemore (played by Ernie Hudson) — supporting

  Pragmatic engineer who joins the team later.

Key Relationships

• Janine Melnitz → Winston Zeddemore (related)
• Ray Stantz → Janine Melnitz (related)
• Winston Zeddemore → Egon Spengler (related)
• Ray Stantz → Winston Zeddemore (related)
• Winston Zeddemore → Peter Venkman (related)
• Winston Zeddemore → Janine Melnitz (related)
• Peter Venkman → Janine Melnitz (related)
• Winston Zeddemore → Ray Stantz (related)
• Janine Melnitz → Egon Spengler (related)
• Louis Tully → Egon Spengler (Professional Investigator)
• Walter Peck → Egon Spengler (Conflict Adversary)
• Walter Peck → Ray Stantz (Conflict Adversary)
• Walter Peck → Peter Venkman (Conflict Adversary)
• Dana Barrett → Louis Tully (Social Neighbor)
• Peter Venkman → Dana Barrett (Romantic Love Interest)

Story Analysis

Three fired parapsychologists start a ghost-catching business that inadvertently triggers an apocalyptic summoning.

Plot Progression

1. Academic Rejection & Startup
2. Supernatural Escalation & Investigation
3. Containment Failure & Possession
4. Temple Ritual & Summoning
5. Final Battle & City Salvation