Character Relationship Map: The Net

Characters

• Angela Bennett (played by Sandra Bullock) — protagonist

  Freelance systems analyst framed for murder, fights to clear her name using tech skills.

• Jack Devlin (played by Jeremy Northam) — protagonist

  Seductive thief who steals Angela's disk, frames her, and triggers the conspiracy.

• Jeff Gregg (played by Gerald Berns) — minor

  CEO of Gregg Microsystems, creator of the Gatekeeper software used in the conspiracy.

• Michael Bergstrom (played by Ken Howard) — supporting

  Under Secretary of Defense murdered to hide HIV test results and Gatekeeper usage.

Key Relationships

• Jeff Gregg → Michael Bergstrom (Conflict Political Opponent)
• Jack Devlin → Michael Bergstrom (Conflict Assassin)
• Jack Devlin → Jeff Gregg (Alliance Corporate Operative)
• Angela Bennett → Michael Bergstrom (Narrative Investigative Subject)
• Angela Bennett → Jeff Gregg (Professional Corporate Target)
• Angela Bennett → Jack Devlin (Conflict Enemy)

Story Analysis

A systems analyst fights to reclaim her erased identity while exposing a corporate cyberterrorist plot.

Plot Progression

1. Digital Erasure
2. Identity Hunt
3. Cyber Conspiracy
4. System Sabotage
5. Final Reckoning