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Understanding Character Development in Stories: How Events Shape Characters

Characters in books or movies change due to the events that impact them. This transformation, known as character development, is influenced by the plot changes and interactions with conflicts. Changes may be subtle but can lead to significant shifts, impacting their career, morality, intellect, and relationships. Explore how characters evolve over time in response to the unfolding narrative.

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Understanding Character Development in Stories: How Events Shape Characters

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  1. Character Development How Characters change due to the events in a sotry

  2. Changes over time • Just like we change our tastes, our goals, our friends or activities, characters change as well….in books or movies. • Characters change because of the events that happen to them, just like us. • This change is called development.

  3. Plot Changes • With the events that happen in the plot, the characters are affected. They develop every time they interact with the conflict (the problem).

  4. Changes are Subtle • You might not notice the changes right away in the character. By the FALLING ACTION, after the big event of the climax, you’ll notice.

  5. What IS change? • For some characters, changes mean a new career. Or maybe they’ve gone from bad to good, or good to bad. Maybe the events have made them smarter, more appreciative, or maybe they decide who they want to marry. Change will look different depending on the story. they

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