A character arc traces a figure’s inner transformation across a story, moving from one emotional or moral state to another. Used by writers to drive plot and theme, it shows growth, decline, or redemption. Novelists, screenwriters, and game designers benefit most, as arcs deepen audience engagement and make narratives feel authentic and memorable.
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