key term - Dynamic Characters

Definition

Dynamic characters are fictional individuals who undergo significant changes in their personality, beliefs, or values throughout a story. These changes are often influenced by the events and conflicts they encounter.

Related terms

Static Characters: Static characters, in contrast to dynamic characters, remain unchanged throughout the story and do not experience any significant personal growth.

Character Evolution:

Character evolution refers to the process of development and transformation that a character undergoes over the course of a narrative.

Character Arc: A character arc is the trajectory or journey that a character follows as they experience changes in their attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors.