Character Arc stages

Question 1

Reveals the character at the beginning, before the action starts

Answer 1

Status quo

Question 2

Sparks the character Arc and launches the character toward his/her first dilemma or major decision

Answer 2

Trigger

Question 3

Forces the character to make a decision that changes things forever (or gives them no choice)

Answer 3

Point of no return

Question 3

Shows the character resisting initial attempts to change. Presents him/her with information, skills, ect. they need

Answer 3

Struggle

Question 4

Marks the characters switch from reacting to acting. compels him/her to take the first step in the right direction

Answer 4

Revelation

Question 5

Forces the character to confront his/her beliefs again and to finally choose between a false belief and the truth

Answer 5

Dark night of the soul

Question 6

Shows character taking what he/she learned during the story and using it to prove they have changed (or have impacted a change)

Answer 6

Moment of truth

Question 7

Offers further evidence that the character has changed (or has impacted a change) and a glimpse into their new life

Answer 7

Emergence

Question 8

Sweet ending

Answer 8

Characters gets want and need

Question 9

Semi-sweet ending

Answer 9

Character gets need but not want

Question 10

Bitter-sweet ending

Answer 10

Character gets want but not need

Question 11

Bitter ending

Answer 11

Character does not get want or need