Character Relationship Map: Little Monsters

Characters

• Miss Caroline (played by Lupita Nyong'o) — protagonist

  Miss Caroline is Felix's kindergarten teacher and the adult responsible for protecting her class during the farm field trip. Dave is attracted to her and joins the trip to stay close to her. She revea...

• Dave (played by Alexander England) — protagonist

  Dave is a washed-up, dirty-talking musician whose breakup with Sara forces him to stay with Tess and Felix. He volunteers for the school trip to be near Miss Caroline, then protects the children, resc...

• Teddy McGiggle (played by Josh Gad) — supporting

  Teddy McGiggle is a beloved children's television personality filming at the farm during the outbreak. He initially locks himself away from the children and later betrays Dave while trying to escape....

• Felix (played by Diesel La Torraca) — supporting

  Felix is Tess's young son and a member of Miss Caroline's kindergarten class, fascinated by tractors, space blasters, and Darth Vader. After Dave accidentally gives him dairy-containing chips, Felix s...

• Tess (played by Kat Stewart) — supporting

  Tess is Dave's sister and Felix's mother. She takes Dave in after his breakup with Sara, and Dave explains that she was the only person there for him after their father left. During the crisis, Dave r...

• Sara's Friend (played by Sarah Armanious) — minor
• Sara (played by Nadia Townsend) — supporting

  Sara is Dave's girlfriend at the beginning of the story, but their relationship ends in a difficult breakup. The separation leaves Dave without a home and leads him to stay with his sister Tess. Altho...

Canonical Relationships

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

• Dave → Sara (Romantic Former Partner) — Their failed relationship leaves Dave displaced and emotionally unsettled.

  The story begins with Dave going through a rough breakup with his girlfriend Sara.

• Dave → Tess (Family Brother) — Tess is Dave's sister and provides him with a place to stay.

  After Dave's breakup with Sara, he is forced to stay with his sister Tess.

• Miss Caroline → Felix (Professional Teacher) — She has professional responsibility for Felix's safety and education.

  Miss Caroline is Felix's kindergarten teacher and supervises him on the farm field trip.

• Dave → Felix (Family Uncle) — Dave becomes responsible for protecting his nephew during the outbreak.

  Dave stays with his sister Tess and her son Felix, making Dave Felix's uncle.

• Tess → Felix (Family Mother) — Tess is Felix's parent and is part of his home life.

  The plot identifies Tess as Felix's mother by describing him as her son.

• Dave → Miss Caroline (Romantic Interest) — Dave's attraction develops into mutual intimacy during the survival crisis.

  Dave meets Miss Caroline while dropping Felix at school and is attracted to her.

Story Dynamics

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

• Teddy McGiggle → Miss Caroline (Conflict Obstructive Survivor) — His refusal obstructs Caroline's effort to protect her class.

  Teddy refuses to open the gift shop while Miss Caroline and the children seek shelter outside.

• Teddy McGiggle → Felix (Conflict Threatening Adult) — Teddy's selfish behavior places Felix and the other children in danger.

  Teddy locks himself inside the gift shop and refuses to let Miss Caroline and the children enter.

• Dave → Teddy McGiggle (Alliance Temporary Ally) — Their cooperation is practical and temporary rather than based on trust.

  Dave and Teddy attempt to use Teddy's McGiggle Mobile to escape the farm.

• Sara's Friend → Sara (friend)

Story Analysis

A failed musician becomes a responsible protector while leading children and a teacher through a zombie outbreak.

Plot Progression

1. A Troubled Uncle Volunteers — Dave loses Sara and moves in with Tess and Felix. After meeting Miss Caroline, he volunteers to chaperone Felix's farm field trip to remain close to her.
2. The Farm Falls Silent — Dave discovers Teddy McGiggle filming at the farm and learns that Caroline's engagement ring is misleading. A zombie outbreak transforms the field trip into a fight for survival.
3. Shelter And Dangerous Secrets — The survivors reach the gift shop, where Teddy refuses them entry until Dave forces the door open. Felix's allergic reaction creates a medical emergency, while Teddy exposes his unhappy private identi...
4. Songs Before The Bombing — Dave and Caroline share painful personal stories and Dave calms the children with song. When the military targets the gift shop, the survivors prepare a risky vehicle escape.
5. The Tractor Rescue — Teddy betrays Dave and is killed, leaving Dave trapped above the van. Felix arrives in a tractor, and the survivors discover that music can distract the zombies while they flee.
6. Quarantine And Joy — The survivors reach the military as the farm is destroyed and the pursuing zombies are eliminated. Dave and Caroline kiss, then sing with the children during quarantine.