American lit · Writing

Character arc mapping

Map beginning/middle/end for one character.

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Map [character]’s arc: starting belief, key turning point, ending state. Cite 3 scenes that mark change.
  • character - replace the bracketed field with your info
  • Character
  • Work
  • Scenes
  • Arc summary
  • Scene evidence
  • Keep scenes chronological.
  • Include inner and outer change.
  • Note any unresolved tension.