Character relationships refer to how different characters interact with each other within a story. The relationships that characters form with others influence who they are, shape events, reveal personalities, and drive character development. 1

• The main character can have one or more relationships in a story.

• These relationships can either be good or bad. 

• The relationships may change or evolve throughout the story.

To analyse character relationships, we must ask ourselves: 

• How are these characters connected? 

• How do they speak to each other? 

• How are the characters when they’re together and away from each other?

• Is their relationship positive or negative? 

• What events or actions have had an impact on this relationship? 

• Do they behave differently with other characters? 

And…Look for evidence in the text to support your answers.

Character relationships can be both positive and negative: 1