Character Relationship Map: 96 Souls

Characters

• Jack Sutree (played by Grinnell Morris) — protagonist
• Prof. William Bleu (played by Kevin Rock) — supporting
• Veterinarian (played by Lili Wexu) — supporting
• Dr. Clayton Redfield (played by Paul Statman) — minor
• Bazemint Tape (played by Toyin Moses) — minor

Canonical Relationships

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

• Jack Sutree → Prof. William Bleu (Professional Research Oversight)

  Prof. William Bleu discusses Jack's condition with Dr. Redfield and objects to the serious consequences of the proposed action.

• Dr. Clayton Redfield → Prof. William Bleu (Professional Colleagues Considering Evaluation)

  Dr. Redfield and Prof. William Bleu discuss taking action over Jack's condition, including having him evaluated and potentially placed in a psychiatri...

• Jack Sutree → Veterinarian (Professional Veterinary Care Provider)

  Jack accompanies a veterinarian while his elderly dog, Sunny-Girl, is euthanized.

Story Dynamics

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

• Jack Sutree → Dr. Clayton Redfield (Conflict Research Dispute)

  Dr. Redfield challenges Jack's claim that the process can reveal personality traits and warns that the university expects confirmed results.

• Jack Sutree → Bazemint Tape (Alliance Researcher And Help-Seeker)

  Bazemint asks Jack's research team to help find his mother, and Jack asks a colleague to check records for the woman Bazemint identifies.

Story Analysis

Jack Sutree's unusual research and personal losses converge as questions about his work and condition escalate at the university.

Plot Progression

1. Grief and Unsettled Work
2. A Claim Under Scrutiny
3. Loss and Encouragement
4. The Threat of Intervention