Character Relationship Map: Bambi

Characters

• Young Bambi (played by Donnie Dunagan) — protagonist

  A curious young white-tailed deer learning about the forest and life's dangers.

• Young Thumper (played by Peter Behn) — protagonist

  Bambi's energetic and loyal best friend, a young cottontail rabbit.

• Young Flower (played by Stan Alexander) — supporting

  The juvenile version of the skunk, known for his bashful demeanor.

• Young Faline (played by Cammie King) — supporting

  A playful young doe who shares early adventures with Bambi.

• Bambi's Mother / Pheasant (voice) (uncredited) (played by Paula Winslowe) — minor

  The nurturing mother of Bambi, whose fate shapes his journey.

• Thumper's Mother (played by Margaret Lee) — supporting

  Mother rabbit who cares for Thumper and his sister in Bambi II.

Canonical Relationships

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

• Thumper's Mother → Young Thumper (mother)
• Bambi's Mother / Pheasant (voice) (uncredited) → Young Bambi (mother)

Story Dynamics

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

• Young Faline → Young Thumper (related)
• Young Bambi → Young Flower (related)
• Young Flower → Young Thumper (related)
• Young Faline → Young Flower (related)
• Young Bambi → Young Thumper (related)

Story Analysis

A forest fawn grows through friendship, grief, love, danger, and responsibility until he becomes a protector and parent.

Plot Progression

1. Birth Among The Trees
2. The Hunter's First Threat
3. Loss And Inheritance
4. Courtship And Rivalry
5. Fire And Renewal