Character Relationship Map: Cats

Characters

• Victoria (played by Francesca Hayward) — protagonist

  A young white cat abandoned in London who is welcomed by the Jellicle tribe, witnesses their Jellicle Ball, and is ultimately accepted into their ranks.

• Old Deuteronomy (played by Judi Dench) — protagonist

  The wise and beloved matriarch of the Jellicle tribe who oversees the Jellicle Ball, chooses Grizabella for a new life, and ultimately accepts Victoria.

• Macavity (played by Idris Elba) — supporting

  A notorious criminal and con artist capable of teleportation who attempts to hijack the Jellicle Ball and force his selection as the Jellicle Choice.

• Grizabella (played by Jennifer Hudson) — supporting

  A former glamorous cat banished from the tribe for past misdeeds and association with Macavity, who returns to sing a poignant ballad about her regrets and achieves redemption.

• Munkustrap (played by Robert Fairchild) — minor
• Mr. Mistoffelees (played by Laurie Davidson) — minor
• Bombalurina (played by Taylor Swift) — supporting

  A seductive femme fatale who performs a distracting number praising Macavity and incapacitates the Jellicles with catnip.

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Grizabella → Macavity (Temporal Former Allegiance)

  Grizabella was banished from the tribe partly because of her past allegiance with Macavity.

• Old Deuteronomy → Grizabella (Power Final Judge)

  Old Deuteronomy names Grizabella the Jellicle Choice and sends her to the Heaviside Layer.

• Victoria → Old Deuteronomy (Power Leader And Newcomer)

  Old Deuteronomy assures Victoria that she can become a Jellicle and later welcomes her to the tribe.

Story Dynamics

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

• Mr. Mistoffelees → Old Deuteronomy (Alliance Magical Rescuer)

  At Victoria's suggestion, Mr. Mistoffelees repeatedly uses his powers until Old Deuteronomy reappears.

• Bombalurina → Old Deuteronomy (Conflict Hostile Accomplice)

  Bombalurina's performance helps incapacitate the Jellicles, after which Macavity kidnaps Old Deuteronomy.

• Bombalurina → Macavity (Alliance Conspiratorial Partners)

  Bombalurina performs a number praising Macavity and incapacitates the Jellicles with catnip before his arrival.

• Macavity → Old Deuteronomy (Conflict Kidnapper And Target)

  Macavity demands selection, is deemed unworthy by Old Deuteronomy, and then kidnaps her.

• Victoria → Grizabella (Social Empathetic Companions)

  Victoria relates to Grizabella's feelings of abandonment and later vouches for her before the Jellicles.

• Victoria → Munkustrap (Alliance Tribal Guide)

  Munkustrap is among the Jellicles who introduces himself to Victoria and takes her under the tribe's wing.

• Victoria → Mr. Mistoffelees (Alliance Rescuer And Protégé)

  Mr. Mistoffelees rescues Victoria after she becomes tangled in necklaces and a family dog is alerted.

Story Analysis

An abandoned cat finds belonging among the Jellicles while a banished cat earns redemption and a new life.

Plot Progression

1. A Stranger Among The Jellicles
2. A Dangerous Night Out
3. The Ball And The Exile
4. Macavity Takes Control
5. A New Life At Dawn