Relationships help us through tough situations. In the film, Bridge to Terabithia, we are presented with many recurring issues, for example, Jesse Aarons’s bullies, Mr Aarons and Jesse’s relationship and most importantly, empathy and understanding between one another. The characters face many problems in which they rely on others for help. With these strong bonds, the protagonist, Jesse, is able to overcome these difficulties. After Leslie’s death, Jesse doesn't accept her death and is in denial. Nobody is there to comfort him, however, unexpectedly, two other characters, that have been perceived as cold and distant, do. The dark shadows of the dark master fades away and is now the fatherly figure that Jesse has been longing for. Mr Aarons