Hello!
There are different arcs in a story and ways to use them in your writing.
Let's learn about a few of them!
Protag overcomes external obstacles and internal flaws to become a better person
Example: Steve from Stranger Things is selfish and shallow and changes to caring toward the end
π Flat Character Arc
Protag begins in possession of the truth, then uses it to make a positive chance to the world around her
Example: Wonder Woman
π Negative Character Arc
Protag succumbs to external obstacles and internal flaws to become worse
Example: Anakin
PROTAGS need DESIRE and MISBELIEF
There are FOUR standard parts of an arc:
1. DESIRE (want) What the character thinks they need to become 'happy'
2. MISBELIEF ( lie) The misbelief that stands in the way of achieving their want/desire
3. WOUND (ghost) The event that caused the misbelief
4. TRUTH (need) What your character actually needs to become whole (happy)
Example:
Desire: to take care of her family
Misbelief: she has to do it by herself
Wound: her dad died, her mom checked out
Truth: Can have others help
THE STORY'S THEME is often the characters TRUTH!
Can you do find the parts of an arc in your favorite story?
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