What the relationship map captures
A relationship graph for Pride and Prejudice would track courtship pressure, family expectations, social friction, and the major reversals that change how Elizabeth, Darcy, Jane, Bingley, and Lady Catherine interact.
- Current relationship status
- Last scene that changed the bond
- Misunderstandings still driving behavior
- External pressures shaping the relationship
Why this example matters for authors
Relationship-rich novels depend on momentum between people, not just events. When that momentum is not tracked, revisions can accidentally flatten or rush the emotional logic that makes the book satisfying.
This is why a story bible should contain relationship movement, not only static world facts.

