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 |
|---|---|
|
Kevin in Moonlight
surface form:
Kevin (Moonlight)
|
reunion with Chiron as adults ⓘ |
|
Dr. Algernon Edwards in The Knick
surface form:
Dr. Algernon Edwards
|
battles racism and institutional barriers ⓘ |
|
Dr. Algernon Edwards in The Knick
surface form:
Dr. Algernon Edwards
|
struggles for professional recognition ⓘ |
|
Dr. Algernon Edwards in The Knick
surface form:
Dr. Algernon Edwards
|
develops advanced surgical procedures ⓘ |
| Golan Trevize | From skeptical councilman to the chooser of the galaxy’s destiny ⓘ |
| Nebula | transitions from villain to hero ⓘ |
| Luca Paguro | learns to embrace his true self ⓘ |
| Luca Paguro | overcomes fear of humans ⓘ |
| Alberto Scorfano | learns to accept himself and let Luca pursue education ⓘ |
| Ericka Van Helsing | from monster hunter to ally of monsters ⓘ |
| Éowyn | from despair and longing for death in battle to acceptance of healing and peace in Ithilien ⓘ |
| Warrick Brown | struggle with gambling addiction via predicate surface "hasCharacterArc" ⓘ |
| Warrick Brown | conflict with internal affairs via predicate surface "hasCharacterArc" ⓘ |
| Warrick Brown | redemption through dedication to work via predicate surface "hasCharacterArc" ⓘ |
| Brooks Hatlen | from institutional security to despair in freedom ⓘ |
| Archie Morris | becomes more responsible over time via predicate surface "characterDevelopment" ⓘ |
| Archie Morris | progresses from slacker resident to competent attending ⓘ |
| Harold Lauder | transforms from insecure outcast to vengeful collaborator ⓘ |
| William Barfée | learns empathy and connection through the bee ⓘ |
| I Speak Six Languages | Marcy Park learns to accept imperfection via predicate surface "associatedWithCharacterArc" ⓘ |
|
Hoffmann in Offenbach's "Les Contes d'Hoffmann"
surface form:
Hoffmann
|
from drunken despair to artistic revelation via predicate surface "dramaticArc" ⓘ |
| Pelageya Nilovna Vlasova | from fear and submission to courage and activism ⓘ |
|
Cassie Bowden on The Flight Attendant
surface form:
Cassie Bowden
|
attempts sobriety ⓘ |
|
Cassie Bowden on The Flight Attendant
surface form:
Cassie Bowden
|
confronts childhood trauma ⓘ |
|
Cassie Bowden on The Flight Attendant
surface form:
Cassie Bowden
|
tries to take responsibility for her actions ⓘ |
| Bishop Henry Brougham | rediscovers faith and priorities ⓘ |
|
Henry Brougham is an Episcopal bishop
surface form:
Henry Brougham (The Bishop's Wife)
|
rediscovers faith and priorities ⓘ |
| Young Joseph | early life of Joseph via predicate surface "characterDevelopmentFocus" ⓘ |
| Conrad Jarrett | emotional recovery ⓘ |
| Conrad Jarrett | reconciliation with father ⓘ |
| Conrad Jarrett | confrontation of grief ⓘ |
| Kate Fuller | transitions from innocent teenager to hardened survivor ⓘ |
| Julia Brougham | rediscovers love in her marriage ⓘ |
| Julia Brougham | regains spiritual hope ⓘ |
| Ted Wiggins | from naive city boy to environmental advocate ⓘ |
| Mary | from shy single woman to married mother via predicate surface "hasCharacterArc" ⓘ |
| Eve Baird | transition from military officer to magical guardian ⓘ |
| Winter Warlock | villain to ally redemption ⓘ |
| Feathertop | from illusion of humanity to recognition of emptiness via predicate surface "hasCharacterArc" ⓘ |
| Ted Kramer | work-obsessed executive to devoted single father ⓘ |
| Ted Kramer | learns to prioritize family over career via predicate surface "characterDevelopment" ⓘ |
| Meryl Streep as Joanna Kramer | leaves family then returns to seek custody via predicate surface "emotionalArc" ⓘ |
| Meryl Streep as Joanna Kramer | struggles between personal fulfillment and motherhood via predicate surface "emotionalArc" ⓘ |
| Michael Vronsky | transformed by combat experiences in Vietnam ⓘ |
|
Maria
surface form:
Maria (Eleven Minutes)
|
from naivety to self-awareness via predicate surface "hasCharacterArc" ⓘ |
| The Once-ler | transitions from idealistic entrepreneur to regretful figure ⓘ |
| Diana Goodman | seeks treatment and struggles with its consequences ⓘ |
| Diana Goodman | chooses separation from her family to pursue healing ⓘ |
| Marlin | learning to trust Nemo and let him take risks ⓘ |
| Deena Jones | rises from backup singer to star ⓘ |