What are some of your favourite character arcs they have to overcome or resolve? Could be internal such as a personality flaw like jealously, stubbornness, cowardice. Could be external like finding the secret of their parentage, rescuing their childhood friend who went missing or defeating their brother who has been possessed and turned evil.
What are some of your favourite arcs you have either written about or have read about that the character faces while also progressing down the main story. This can also include ones they failed as in they sacrificed saving their friend in order to save the world.
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I certainly think using them to show how human and relatable a character is, is a very good way of making a strong character.
Arcs depicting mental disorders/trauma that reflect how disruptive they can be and how non-linear their "development" is for some. I would like to see more examples of it done well in fiction.
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Zuko - Avatar the Last Airbender.
Finding his own meaning and destiny.
Great example
Best ever
I enjoy Cersei Lannister and Sansa Starks’s quite a bit.
I like Anakin Skywalker, particularly in the prequels. I enjoy a protagonist who loses his way.
Reluctant hero + trial by fire arcs I eat these storyline every.single.time!!
I loved Sansa Starks, and Jamie Lannister. I HATED them, for me to hate them with a passion and end up loving them is amazing character development