Character Relationship Map: Naked

Characters

• Johnny (played by David Thewlis) — protagonist

  Protagonist who flees Manchester after a violent sexual encounter, steals a car, and seeks refuge at his former girlfriend Louise's flat in Dalston. He seduces Louise's flatmate Sophie, wanders London...

• Louise (played by Lesley Sharp) — protagonist

  Johnny's former girlfriend working as a file clerk. She reluctantly hosts him but grows frustrated with his behavior. She attempts to mediate between Johnny and Sophie, tries to evict the intruder Jer...

• Sophie (played by Katrin Cartlidge) — supporting

  Unemployed flatmate of Louise, described as hippy-dippy. Johnny initially seduces her but quickly loses interest. She is later raped by the intruder Jeremy and, devastated by both the assault and John...

• Jeremy (played by Greg Cruttwell) — supporting

  A man claiming to be the landlord who breaks into Louise's flat. He rapes Sophie, dismisses her trauma by tossing her money, and only leaves after Johnny's loud fit disturbs him.

• Sandra (played by Claire Skinner) — supporting

  A nurse and primary tenant of the apartment. She is initially away in Zimbabwe but returns early to find the place in disarray. She calmly tends to Johnny's severe injuries before departing.

• Brian (played by Peter Wight) — supporting

  A night security guard at an empty office building. He discusses his tedious job and plans to move to a seaside cottage with Johnny. They briefly observe a woman in a nearby window together.

• Maggie (played by Susan Vidler) — supporting

  Archie's girlfriend. She is only mentioned as the person Archie is searching for and does not appear or interact in the provided plot summary.

• Archie (played by Ewen Bremner) — supporting

  A young Scottish man wandering Brewer Street looking for his girlfriend Maggie. He briefly encounters Johnny during his aimless walk through London.

Canonical Relationships

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

• Archie → Maggie (Romantic Girlfriend)

  Archie is described as looking for his girlfriend Maggie on Brewer Street.

• Sandra → Louise (Power Primary Tenant)

  Sandra is described as the primary tenant of the apartment where Louise and Sophie live.

• Sandra → Johnny (Professional Medical Caregiver)

  Sandra, identified as a nurse, returns early and tends to Johnny's severe injuries.

• Johnny → Sophie (Romantic Casual Seducer)

  Johnny seduces Sophie after arriving at Louise's flat but soon tires of her.

• Johnny → Louise (Romantic Former Lover)

  Louise is identified as Johnny's former girlfriend from Manchester, and he seeks refuge in her Dalston home.

Story Dynamics

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

• Johnny → Archie (Social Brief Acquaintances)

  Johnny encounters Archie, a young Scottish man searching Brewer Street for his girlfriend Maggie.

• Johnny → Brian (Social Nighttime Conversationalists)

  Johnny meets Brian, a security guard, and discusses Brian's tedious job and plans to move to a seaside cottage.

• Sandra → Sophie (Social Housemate)

  Sandra is the primary tenant of the apartment shared by Sophie and Louise, though she is away in Zimbabwe at first.

• Johnny → Jeremy (Conflict Unwitting Disruptor)

  Johnny reaches the flat in terrible condition and has a fit that wakes the sleeping Jeremy.

• Louise → Jeremy (Conflict Opponent)

  Louise returns, realizes Sophie is traumatised, and vainly tries to get Jeremy out of the house.

• Jeremy → Sophie (Conflict Sexual Assailant)

  Jeremy lets himself into the flat, rapes Sophie, and throws money at her for services rendered.

• Louise → Sophie (Social Flatmates)

  Louise lives with Sophie, whom she describes as her hippy-dippy friend.

Story Analysis

A volatile drifter moves through sex, exploitation, violence, and failed intimacy while refusing meaningful accountability.

Plot Progression

1. Flight from Manchester
2. Uneasy Refuge
3. A Night of Wandering
4. Violence Returns Home
5. Brief Reconciliation