characterArc
P20798
predicate
Indicates the developmental journey or transformation a character undergoes over the course of a narrative.
All labels observed (35)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| characterArc canonical | 1,614 |
| characterDevelopment | 246 |
| hasCharacterArc | 159 |
| emotionalArc | 106 |
| dramaticArc | 79 |
| associatedWithCharacterArc | 28 |
| undergoesCharacterDevelopment | 26 |
| followsCharacterArc | 15 |
| hasCharacterDevelopment | 15 |
| characterDevelopmentFocus | 13 |
| hasEmotionalArc | 11 |
| personalityArc | 11 |
| hasPersonalityArc | 8 |
| notableCharacterDevelopment | 8 |
| followsCharacterArcOf | 6 |
| characterDevelopmentArc | 4 |
| personalityChange | 4 |
| protagonistDevelopment | 4 |
| undergoesCharacterDevelopmentIn | 4 |
| characterArcSummary | 2 |
| characterDevelopmentTrait | 2 |
| filmCharacterArc | 2 |
| leadCharacterArc | 2 |
| characterArcInCreedII | 1 |
| characterArcOfGora | 1 |
| characterEvolution | 1 |
| characterProgression | 1 |
| describesCharacterArc | 1 |
| featuresCharacterDevelopment | 1 |
| followsCharacterJourney | 1 |
| hasCharacterArcDescribedAs | 1 |
| hasCharacterArcOf | 1 |
| mainCharacterArc | 1 |
| primaryProtagonistJourney | 1 |
| protagonistArc | 1 |
Description generation (PDg)
The one-sentence description above was generated by prompting gpt-5.1 with the predicate name and this instruction.
Instruction
Given a predicate that represents a relationship or action between entities, generate a one-sentence description explaining its meaning. # Instructions Focus on describing the relationship, not the entities themselves. # Response Format Begin the description with \' Indicates...\'
Input
Predicate: characterArc
Generated description
Indicates the developmental journey or transformation a character undergoes over the course of a narrative.
Sample triples (2,381)
| Subject | Object |
|---|---|
| Bud Fox | corruption and redemption ⓘ |
| Jay Pritchett | becomes more open-minded over time ⓘ |
| Lily Tucker-Pritchett | increasingly sarcastic with age via predicate surface "characterDevelopmentTrait" ⓘ |
| Lily Tucker-Pritchett | often comments wryly on adults’ behavior via predicate surface "characterDevelopmentTrait" ⓘ |
| Miriam Midge Maisel | reinvents herself as a stand-up comedian after her marriage falls apart ⓘ |
| Joel Maisel | evolves from unfaithful husband to more responsible partner and father ⓘ |
| Rachel Green | runaway bride to independent professional ⓘ |
| Melvin Udall | from isolation to emotional openness ⓘ |
| Denise Huxtable | leaves home for college ⓘ |
| Denise Huxtable | struggles with academic responsibilities ⓘ |
| Denise Huxtable | returns home after leaving college ⓘ |
|
Columbus in Zombieland
surface form:
Columbus
|
gains confidence and bravery ⓘ |
|
Columbus in Zombieland
surface form:
Columbus
|
learns to connect with others ⓘ |
| Johnny Utah | from idealistic rookie agent to morally conflicted lawman ⓘ |
|
Jimmy Brooks in Degrassi: The Next Generation
surface form:
Jimmy Brooks
|
transition from star athlete to wheelchair user ⓘ |
| Phil Wenneck | from carefree bachelor to more responsible family man via predicate surface "hasCharacterArc" ⓘ |
| Huw Morgan | from innocent child to disillusioned adult ⓘ |
| Maria Rainer | transforms the von Trapp family’s life ⓘ |
| Maria Rainer |
Maria von Trapp
ⓘ
surface form:
falls in love with Captain Georg von Trapp
|
| Maria Rainer | leaves the abbey to become a governess ⓘ |
| Baroness Elsa Schraeder | loses Captain von Trapp’s affection to Maria ⓘ |
|
Nonnberg Abbey (in The Sound of Music)
surface form:
Nonnberg Abbey (The Sound of Music)
|
Maria’s transition from postulant to governess via predicate surface "associatedWithCharacterArc" ⓘ |
|
Nonnberg Abbey (in The Sound of Music)
surface form:
Nonnberg Abbey (The Sound of Music)
|
Maria’s decision to marry Captain von Trapp via predicate surface "associatedWithCharacterArc" ⓘ |
| Tuptim and Lun Tha | attempt to escape together via predicate surface "hasCharacterArc" ⓘ |
|
Neil Page (fictional character)
surface form:
Neil Page
|
learns empathy and tolerance via predicate surface "characterDevelopment" ⓘ |
| Prima Facie | protagonist’s faith in legal system is shattered via predicate surface "hasCharacterDevelopment" ⓘ |
| Ellenor Frutt | evolves from insecure attorney to confident litigator via predicate surface "hasCharacterArc" ⓘ |
| Ellenor Frutt | confronts consequences of aggressive defense tactics via predicate surface "hasCharacterArc" ⓘ |
| Gaylord Ravenal | abandonment of family due to gambling debts ⓘ |
| Gaylord Ravenal | eventual attempt at reconciliation with Magnolia and Kim ⓘ |
| Chris Taylor | loss of innocence ⓘ |
| Chris Taylor | moral disillusionment ⓘ |
| Theodore Hickman | attempts to strip others of comforting illusions via predicate surface "dramaticArc" ⓘ |
| Theodore Hickman | reveals his own profound self-deception via predicate surface "dramaticArc" ⓘ |
| Miranda | from sheltered innocence to hopeful engagement with society ⓘ |
| Red (The Angry Birds Movie) | learns to accept help from others ⓘ |
| Red (The Angry Birds Movie) | learns to channel anger productively ⓘ |
| Chelsea Thayer Wayne | reconciliation with her father ⓘ |
| Johnny Rose | adjusts from wealth to small-town life ⓘ |
| Johnny Rose | tries to keep his family grounded after losing fortune ⓘ |
| Amélie Poulain | learns to pursue her own happiness ⓘ |
| Eleanor Lance | gradual mental disintegration ⓘ |
| Nora Helmer | transforms from submissive wife to independent individual ⓘ |
| Nils Krogstad | from vengeful blackmailer to repentant figure ⓘ |
| Pam / Cassidy | struggles to balance work as a stripper with responsibilities as a single mother ⓘ |
| Whitley Gilbert | personal growth and maturation ⓘ |
| Dwayne Wayne | matures from playful freshman to responsible professional ⓘ |
| Freddie Brooks | experiences significant personal growth throughout the series ⓘ |
| Freddie Brooks | becomes more mature and focused over time via predicate surface "characterDevelopment" ⓘ |
| Freddie Brooks | balances idealism with practicality as the series progresses via predicate surface "characterDevelopment" ⓘ |