Character Relationship Map: Carrie

Characters

• Carrie (played by Sissy Spacek) — protagonist

  The 1976 film's version of the telekinetic protagonist, sharing core traits with Carrie White.

• Sue Snell (played by Amy Irving) — supporting

  Guilt-ridden classmate who arranges Carrie's prom date to atone for past bullying.

• Tommy Ross (played by William Katt) — supporting

  Popular athlete who reluctantly takes Carrie to prom as a favor to Sue.

• Billy Nolan (played by John Travolta) — supporting

  Chris's delinquent boyfriend who assists in the prom prank.

• Miss Collins (played by Betty Buckley) — supporting

  PE teacher in the 1976 version who intervenes in the shower scene.

• Norma (played by P. J. Soles) — supporting

  Alternate name for Norma Watson, Chris's conspirator.

Key Relationships

• Miss Collins → Norma (Professional Teacher)
• Billy Nolan → Norma (Alliance Conspirator)
• Tommy Ross → Norma (Social Classmate)
• Tommy Ross → Miss Collins (Professional Student)
• Tommy Ross → Billy Nolan (Conflict Victim)
• Sue Snell → Billy Nolan (Conflict Antagonist)
• Sue Snell → Norma (Conflict Opposing Peer)
• Sue Snell → Miss Collins (Conflict Ejected Student)
• Sue Snell → Tommy Ross (Romantic Girlfriend)
• Carrie → Norma (Conflict Trigger)
• Carrie → Billy Nolan (Conflict Perpetrator)
• Carrie → Miss Collins (Professional Teacher)
• Carrie → Tommy Ross (Romantic Prom Date)
• Carrie → Sue Snell (Alliance Ally)

Story Analysis

A telekinetic outcast's journey from bullied victim to catastrophic avenger, culminating in tragic self-destruction.

Plot Progression

1. The Locker Room Trauma
2. Awakening and Redemption
3. The Blood Bucket Prank
4. The Gym Massacre and Aftermath