Character Relationship Map: Five Easy Pieces

Characters

• Robert Eroica Dupea (played by Jack Nicholson) — protagonist
• Rayette Dipesto (played by Karen Black) — protagonist
• Catherine Van Oost (played by Susan Anspach) — supporting
• Partita Dupea (played by Lois Smith) — supporting
• Carl Fidelio Dupea (played by Ralph Waite) — supporting
• Elton (played by Billy Green Bush) — supporting
• Samia Glavia (played by Irene Dailey) — supporting
• Terry Grouse (played by Toni Basil) — supporting

Key Relationships

• Robert Eroica Dupea → Terry Grouse (Social Friend)
• Robert Eroica Dupea → Samia Glavia (Music Professional)
• Robert Eroica Dupea → Elton (Professional Coworker)
• Robert Eroica Dupea → Catherine Van Oost (Romantic Ex-girlfriend)
• Robert Eroica Dupea → Rayette Dipesto (Romantic Girlfriend)
• Robert Eroica Dupea → Carl Fidelio Dupea (Family Father)
• Robert Eroica Dupea → Partita Dupea (Family Sister)

Story Analysis

A man torn between his working-class present and privileged musical past

Plot Progression

1. The Rootless Life
2. The Journey Home
3. Family Reunion
4. Past Resurfacing
5. The Departure