English
Character growth.
Definition
The way a character changes internally over the course of a story, often as a result of facing conflicts, making choices, or gaining new understanding. Also called a character arc, this development is what makes characters feel realistic and what often carries a story's theme.
Examples
Real-world.
- 1 Elizabeth Bennet in Pride and Prejudice overcomes her initial prejudice against Darcy
- 2 Ebenezer Scrooge transforms from a miser to a generous man in A Christmas Carol
- 3 Katniss Everdeen evolves from a survival-focused hunter to a symbol of rebellion in The Hunger Games