Character Relationship Map: Touch

Characters

• Lynn Faulkner (played by Bridget Fonda) — protagonist

  Lynn is a curious woman who becomes increasingly interested in Juvenal and his alleged healing abilities. She listens to his account of leaving religious life and discusses love, sexuality, and celiba...

• Bill Hill (played by Christopher Walken) — supporting

  Bill intervenes during the violent crisis at the Worrel home, confronting Elwin and warning that his behavior could return him to jail or a rehabilitation center. He is also involved with Kathy in exa...

• Juvenal (played by Skeet Ulrich) — supporting

  Juvenal is a former religious figure who spent six years devoted to God before leaving his order. He claims to bleed from five wounds and heal people, while questioning whether the phenomenon is psych...

• August Murray (played by Tom Arnold) — supporting

  August leads OUTRAGE and the Gray Army of the Holy Ghost and organizes a demonstration against guitar masses at St. Isidore. He urges Juvenal to attend, creating pressure between Juvenal's possible pu...

• Antoinette Baker (played by Lolita Davidovich) — supporting

  Antoinette is involved in a conversation about Lynn's absence and the possibility that she has gone away with Juvenal. As part of this discussion, her concern or speculation connects the developing re...

• Artie (played by Paul Mazursky) — supporting

  Artie participates with Antoinette in discussing Lynn's absence and speculating that she may have gone away with Juvenal. Although the available story provides no larger personal history for him, his...

• Elwin Worrel (played by John Doe) — supporting

  Elwin is a drunk and enraged husband who launches a violent attack at home, injuring and frightening Virginia while smashing dishes, belongings, and her collection of presidential plates. Bill confron...

• Kathy Worthington (played by Janeane Garofalo) — supporting

  Kathy examines the expanding market for books about angels and saints together with Bill. Her involvement connects the commercial world to the public fascination with miracles, healing, and religious...

• Virginia Worrel (played by Conchata Ferrell) — supporting

  Virginia is Elwin's blind and frightened wife, caught in the violent domestic crisis that opens the story. Elwin attacks her and destroys her possessions, including her presidential plate collection,...

Canonical Relationships

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

• Bill Hill → Kathy Worthington (Professional Discussion Partner) — They jointly discuss the commercial and cultural interest in religious subjects.

  Bill and Kathy examine the growing market for books about angels and saints.

• August Murray → Juvenal (Power Political Influencer) — August attempts to draw Juvenal into his religious activism.

  August urges Juvenal to attend the demonstration against guitar masses at St. Isidore.

• Lynn Faulkner → Juvenal (Romantic Interest) — Their growing intimacy forms the central emotional relationship in the available story.

  Lynn listens to Juvenal with curiosity, becomes emotionally involved, and develops a personal connection with him.

• Juvenal → Virginia Worrel (Professional Injury Assessor) — Juvenal provides practical assistance after the domestic violence incident.

  Juvenal comes to the house and helps assess Virginia's injuries after Elwin's attack.

• Elwin Worrel → Virginia Worrel (Family Abusive Spouse) — Their domestic relationship is defined by Elwin's violent and controlling behavior.

  At the Worrel home, Elwin drunkenly attacks Virginia, destroys their belongings, and threatens anyone who challenges him.

Story Dynamics

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

• Artie → Lynn Faulkner (Social Concerned Acquaintance) — Artie is sufficiently connected to Lynn for her absence to become a topic of concern.

  Artie participates in a discussion about Lynn's absence and where she may have gone.

• Antoinette Baker → Artie (Social Associate) — They share information and speculation about Lynn's developing relationship.

  Antoinette and Artie discuss Lynn's absence and speculate that she may have gone away with Juvenal.

• Bill Hill → Juvenal (Alliance Crisis Ally) — Both participate in the response to the domestic crisis.

  Bill confronts Elwin while Juvenal also arrives at the Worrel home and helps assess Virginia's condition.

• Juvenal → Elwin Worrel (Social Former Acquaintance) — They share a prior connection through Sacred Heart.

  The plot states that Juvenal knows Elwin from Sacred Heart.

• Bill Hill → Virginia Worrel (Alliance Protector) — Bill acts as an immediate supporter of Virginia during the crisis.

  Bill comes to the Worrel home during the attack and challenges Elwin over the violence against Virginia.

• Bill Hill → Elwin Worrel (Conflict Adversary) — Bill directly opposes Elwin's abuse and attempts to restrain his behavior.

  Bill arrives during the domestic crisis and confronts Elwin, warning that his violence could send him back to jail or rehabilitation.

Story Analysis

A troubled former religious becomes the focus of romantic intimacy, religious activism, and uncertainty over whether his healing is miraculous or psychological.

Plot Progression

1. Violence At The Worrel Home — Elwin's drunken violence against Virginia establishes a world shaped by addiction, fear, and damaged relationships. Bill confronts Elwin while Juvenal helps assess the aftermath.
2. The Former Religious — Juvenal describes leaving religious life, struggling with drinking, and recovering with help. His claims about five wounds and healing introduce uncertainty between psychology and miracle.
3. Intimacy And Uncertainty — Lynn becomes increasingly interested in Juvenal as they discuss faith, sexuality, celibacy, and love. Their connection grows intimate while jealousy creates emotional tension.
4. Faith In The Public Arena — August's activism brings demonstrations against guitar masses into the story. Juvenal is invited to participate but hesitates because of his work helping alcoholics.
5. Miracles Without Closure — Others discuss Lynn's absence while Bill and Kathy examine the market for religious books. The available story ends with Juvenal's identity, his relationship with Lynn, and public fascination unresolv...