Character Relationship Map: Sabrina

Characters

• Sabrina Fairchild (played by Audrey Hepburn) — protagonist

  Chauffeur's daughter who transforms in Paris and becomes the romantic focus of the Larrabee brothers.

• David Larrabee (played by William Holden) — supporting

  Carefree, womanizing playboy and younger Larrabee brother, initially oblivious to Sabrina.

• Thomas Fairchild (played by John Williams) — supporting

  Sabrina's father and the Larrabee family chauffeur who secretly accumulates personal wealth.

• Party / Dance Guest (uncredited) (played by Ralph Brooks) — minor

  Background attendee at social gatherings, contributing to ambiance.

• Elizabeth Tyson (played by Martha Hyer) — supporting

  Wealthy heiress and David's fiancée, representing the lucrative corporate merger alliance.

Canonical Relationships

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

• Thomas Fairchild → David Larrabee (Professional Chauffeur Service) — Thomas's occupation connects him professionally to David's family.

  Thomas is the Larrabee family's chauffeur, making him part of the household's service relationship to David and his family.

• Sabrina Fairchild → David Larrabee (Romantic Longstanding Infatuation) — Her lifelong feelings for David establish the original romantic conflict.

  Sabrina has been in love with David all her life, although he initially treats her as a child.

• Sabrina Fairchild → Thomas Fairchild (Family Daughter) — Thomas is Sabrina's father and lives with her on the Larrabee estate.

  The plot identifies Sabrina as the young daughter of Thomas Fairchild, the Larrabee family's chauffeur.

• David Larrabee → Elizabeth Tyson (Romantic Fiancé) — Their engagement is both a romantic commitment and a source of pressure.

  David is engaged to the wealthy Elizabeth Tyson, but his involvement with Sabrina threatens the engagement.

Story Dynamics

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

• David Larrabee → Party / Dance Guest (uncredited) (Social Association) — Their connection is incidental and tied to the mansion's parties.

  David attends social gatherings at the mansion where background party and dance guests contribute to the event.

• Sabrina Fairchild → Party / Dance Guest (uncredited) (Social Encounter) — The connection is limited to the shared social setting.

  Sabrina observes a party at the Larrabee mansion while a party or dance guest is present among the social gathering.

• Sabrina Fairchild → Elizabeth Tyson (Conflict Romantic Rival) — They occupy opposing positions in the romantic triangle.

  Sabrina's renewed involvement with David threatens his imminent marriage to Elizabeth Tyson.

Story Analysis

A chauffeur's daughter returns from Paris and becomes caught between lifelong desire, family strategy, and a difficult choice between love and social expectations.

Plot Progression

1. A Heartbreak Before Paris — Sabrina watches David pursue another woman and becomes overwhelmed by despair. Her suicide attempt in the garage marks the emotional wound that precedes her transformation.
2. The Return Of Sabrina — Sabrina returns from Paris as a sophisticated woman and is unexpectedly driven home by David. His recognition of her revives their romantic possibilities.
3. Love Against The Merger — David's renewed pursuit of Sabrina threatens his engagement to Elizabeth and the associated corporate merger. David's incapacitation allows his older brother to take his place with Sabrina.
4. The Price Of Departure — Sabrina discovers that the promised Paris reunion was a tactic to remove her from the family and protect the merger. Hurt but resolute, she agrees to leave without accepting financial inducements.
5. The Harbor Decision — David declares that he will marry Elizabeth, then provokes his brother into acknowledging his feelings for Sabrina. Transportation is arranged so the older brother can reach Sabrina's departing ship.