Character Relationship Map: That Darn Cat

Characters

• Patti (played by Christina Ricci) — protagonist

  Protagonist; a rebellious teenager who takes it upon herself to solve the kidnapping mystery after finding a clue left by her cat.

• Zeke (played by Doug E. Doug) — protagonist

  FBI agent assigned to the kidnapping case; initially suspended after a failed surveillance operation but rejoins Patti to rescue the captives.

• Mr. Flint (played by Dean Jones) — supporting

  Wealthy town resident whose home is targeted by the kidnappers; his maid's mistaken abduction sets the plot in motion.

• Peter Randall (played by Michael McKean) — supporting

  Patti's father; a strict parent who dislikes her unconventional lifestyle and initially reacts to her disappearance rather than the kidnapping.

• Lizzie (played by Rebecca Koon) — minor
• Mrs. Flint (played by Dyan Cannon) — supporting

  Mr. Flint's wife; the original target of the kidnapping, though the captors mistakenly take the maid instead.

Canonical Relationships

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

• Mr. Flint → Lizzie (Professional Employer And Maid)

  The plot identifies Lizzie as Mr. Flint's housemaid and says she is mistakenly abducted from his home.

• Mr. Flint → Mrs. Flint (Family Husband And Wife)

  The plot describes the kidnappers as intending to abduct Mr. Flint's wife, identifying Mrs. Flint as his wife.

• Peter Randall → Patti (Family Father)

  The character profile identifies Peter Randall as Patti's father. The plot says her parents dislike her behavior and clothing, and her mother grounds...

Story Dynamics

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

• Zeke → Lizzie (Narrative Rescuer And Captive)

  Zeke investigates the hideout and finds Lizzie bound and gagged there. The plot later says Lizzie is freed and reunited with the Flints.

• Patti → Lizzie (Narrative Rescuer And Captive)

  Patti follows D.C. to the hideout, discovers Lizzie there, and enters to intervene. Both are later found bound and gagged by Zeke.

• Patti → Zeke (Alliance Partners)

  Patti brings the kidnapping clue to FBI agent Zeke, and he initially believes her. After their investigation falters and he learns she altered the wat...

Story Analysis

A rebellious teenager follows her cat's clue to uncover a kidnapping and helps an FBI agent rescue the captive.

Plot Progression

1. A Kidnapping and a Clue
2. The Case Goes Cold
3. A Dangerous Discovery
4. The Pursuit Through Town
5. Rescue and Recognition