key term - Character's Journey

Definition

A character's journey refers to their personal growth, development, or transformation throughout a story. It involves their experiences, challenges, and lessons learned along the way.

Related terms

Characterization:

Characterization is how an author reveals information about characters' personalities, traits, motivations, etc., through various methods such as dialogue or actions.

Internal Conflict:

Internal conflict occurs within a character's mind or emotions. It involves their struggles with decisions, desires, fears, etc., which impact their journey.

Symbolism:

Symbolism is when objects, settings, or actions represent deeper meanings beyond their literal interpretation. Throughout a character's journey, certain symbols might appear to convey important themes or ideas.