Understanding Character Arcs

What is the definition of the Positive Change Arc (Hero’s Growth Arc)?

• The character starts with flaws or misconceptions but undergoes personal growth, leading to a better understanding of themselves or the world.

• The character starts with flaws or beliefs and descends into corruption, despair, or destruction.

• The character doesn’t change much but instead changes the world around them.

What are the subtypes of the Positive Change Arc?

• The Classic Hero’s Journey, The Redemption Arc, The Discovery Arc

• The Corruption Arc, The Fall from Grace Arc, The Disillusionment Arc

• The Mentor Arc, The Idealist Arc, The Action Hero Arc

Can you provide examples of characters that represent the Positive Change Arc?

• Harry Potter, Scrooge, Shrek

• Macbeth, Victor Frankenstein, Michael Corleone

• Sherlock Holmes, Atticus Finch, Wonder Woman

What is the definition of the Negative Change Arc (Tragic Arc)?

• The character starts with flaws or misconceptions but undergoes personal growth.

• The character starts with flaws or beliefs and descends into corruption, despair, or destruction.

• The character doesn’t change much but instead changes the world around them.

What are the subtypes of the Negative Change Arc?

• The Corruption Arc, The Fall from Grace Arc, The Disillusionment Arc

• The Classic Hero’s Journey, The Redemption Arc, The Discovery Arc

• The Mentor Arc, The Idealist Arc, The Action Hero Arc

Can you provide examples of characters that represent the Negative Change Arc?

• Macbeth, Victor Frankenstein, Michael Corleone

• Harry Potter, Scrooge, Shrek

• Sherlock Holmes, Atticus Finch, Wonder Woman

What is the definition of the Flat Arc (Static Arc)?

• The character starts with flaws or misconceptions but undergoes personal growth.

• The character starts with flaws or beliefs and descends into corruption, despair, or destruction.

• The character doesn’t change much but instead changes the world around them.

What are the subtypes of the Flat Arc?

• The Mentor Arc, The Idealist Arc, The Action Hero Arc

• The Corruption Arc, The Fall from Grace Arc, The Disillusionment Arc

• The Classic Hero’s Journey, The Redemption Arc, The Discovery Arc

Can you provide examples of characters that represent the Flat Arc?

• Sherlock Holmes, Atticus Finch, Wonder Woman

• Macbeth, Victor Frankenstein, Michael Corleone

• Harry Potter, Scrooge, Shrek

What is the definition of the Circular Arc?

• The character ends where they began but with a new understanding.

• The character tries to change but ultimately fails.

• The character’s journey is left unresolved.