Character Relationship Map: Flipped

Characters

• Bryce Loski (played by Callan McAuliffe) — protagonist

  The male protagonist who initially avoids and dislikes his neighbor Juli, going as far as pretending to date her rival. After gradually observing her character and family dynamics, he overcomes his su...

• Chet Duncan (played by John Mahoney) — supporting

  Bryce's wise grandfather who becomes a mentor figure to both children. He encourages Juli to see beyond her crush on Bryce, defends the Bakers' character to Steven, and attempts to broaden Bryce's per...

• Sherry Stalls (played by Ashley Taylor) — minor
• Garrett (played by Israel Broussard) — minor

Canonical Relationships

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

• Bryce Loski → Sherry Stalls (Romantic Pretend Date) — Their apparent romance is arranged by Bryce as a strategy rather than genuine affection.

  Bryce pretends to date Sherry in an attempt to get rid of Juli, and Garrett tells Sherry the truth.

• Bryce Loski → Chet Duncan (Family Grandson) — Chet is Bryce's grandfather and an important source of family guidance.

  The plot explicitly states that Chet Duncan is Bryce's grandfather and moves in with the Loski family.

Story Dynamics

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

• Chet Duncan → Garrett (Conflict Indirect Opponent) — Chet's values contrast with Garrett's dismissive treatment of others.

  Chet encourages Bryce to broaden his mind, while Garrett represents the mocking attitude Bryce ultimately rejects.

• Garrett → Sherry Stalls (Social Truth Teller) — Garrett reveals Bryce's deception to Sherry, directly changing their relationship.

  Garrett tells Sherry that Bryce has only been pretending to date her, causing Sherry to dump Bryce.

• Bryce Loski → Garrett (Social Best Friend) — Garrett is initially Bryce's closest school friend and confidant.

  The plot identifies Garrett as Bryce's best friend, and the two remain friendly even after Garrett exposes the fake relationship.

Story Analysis

Two neighboring children gradually reverse their judgments and discover that genuine understanding requires looking beyond appearances.

Plot Progression

1. Neighbors And Avoidance — Bryce moves next door to Juli and reacts uneasily to her immediate affection. His attempt to escape her attention through Sherry creates an embarrassing deception.
2. The Tree And The Eggs — Juli's defense of the sycamore tree reveals her passionate nature, while the egg dispute exposes Bryce's careless assumptions. The loss of the tree and the rejected eggs deepen the emotional distance...
3. Chet Changes The View — Chet helps with the Bakers' yard and defends their circumstances. His perspective encourages Bryce to look beyond appearances and reconsider what he values.
4. Public Humiliation — Bryce becomes increasingly aware of Juli while rejecting Garrett's mockery. At the basket auction, Bryce recognizes his feelings, but his public kiss attempt humiliates Juli.
5. The Sycamore Promise — Bryce tries to repair the damage by planting a sycamore sapling. Their shared work creates the honest connection they had never formed through conversation.