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 |
|---|---|
| Deena Jones | gains independence from controlling manager-husband ⓘ |
| Eddie Pedak | attempts to go straight via predicate surface "hasCharacterArc" ⓘ |
| Emily Charlton | struggles with career ambition and personal sacrifice ⓘ |
| Manuel Fidello | forms deep bond with Harvey Cheyne Jr. ⓘ |
| Ember Lumen | self-discovery ⓘ |
| Ember Lumen | learning to manage her temper ⓘ |
| Ember Lumen | balancing family duty and personal dreams ⓘ |
| Buzz Lightyear | journey from deluded toy to loyal friend ⓘ |
| Princess Atta | grows from an overburdened princess into a confident leader ⓘ |
| Dot | gains confidence in her abilities ⓘ |
| Captain B. McCrea | from complacent caretaker to active leader ⓘ |
| Captain B. McCrea | begins to stand and walk despite reliance on hover chair via predicate surface "characterDevelopment" ⓘ |
| Carl Fredricksen | learns to let go of the past ⓘ |
| Carl Fredricksen | embraces new adventures ⓘ |
|
Joy
surface form:
Joy (Inside Out)
|
learns importance of sadness ⓘ |
|
Joy – Amy Poehler
surface form:
Joy (Inside Out)
|
learns the importance of Sadness ⓘ |
| Bailey | gains confidence in his echolocation abilities ⓘ |
| Andrew DeLuca | professional growth from resident to attending via predicate surface "hasCharacterArc" ⓘ |
| Andrew DeLuca | struggles with mental health via predicate surface "hasCharacterArc" ⓘ |
| Agu | transformation from innocent child to traumatized soldier ⓘ |
| Ian Lightfoot | gains confidence through learning magic ⓘ |
| Barley Lightfoot | becomes recognized as a supportive older brother ⓘ |
|
Louden Swain in Vision Quest
surface form:
Louden Swain
|
coming-of-age ⓘ |
| Violet Parr | gains confidence in her powers and herself ⓘ |
| Beverly Marsh | from abused child to empowered survivor ⓘ |
| Eddie Kaspbrak | overcomes fear and dependence on his mother ⓘ |
| Celia Coplestone | undergoes spiritual crisis ⓘ |
| Celia Coplestone | seeks religious and existential meaning ⓘ |
| Timothy McGee | evolves from timid rookie to confident investigator ⓘ |
| Nux | from fanatical follower to self-sacrificing ally ⓘ |
| Dr. Ryan Stone | from fear and despair to determination to survive ⓘ |
| Ally Maine | transformation from unknown artist to star ⓘ |
| Ally Maine | gains confidence in her artistic voice via predicate surface "characterDevelopment" ⓘ |
| Ally Maine | negotiates commercial pressures on her music via predicate surface "characterDevelopment" ⓘ |
| Nick Wilde | transitions from con artist to police officer ⓘ |
| Dr. Mark Clyne | from detached scientist to committed protector of soldiers ⓘ |
| Ivan Ilyich Golovin | from superficial conformity to spiritual insight ⓘ |
| Olive Ostrovsky | moves from isolation toward connection via predicate surface "emotionalArc" ⓘ |
| Andrew Crocker-Harris | from emotional repression to partial self-knowledge via predicate surface "hasCharacterArc" ⓘ |
| Heidi Hansen | comes to understand Evan’s struggles via predicate surface "emotionalArc" ⓘ |
| Heidi Hansen | reaffirms unconditional love for Evan via predicate surface "emotionalArc" ⓘ |
| Joel Knox | from innocence to self-awareness via predicate surface "emotionalArc" ⓘ |
| Skurge | from villain to self-sacrificing hero ⓘ |
| Skurge | from opportunistic executioner to self-sacrificing defender of Asgard via predicate surface "filmCharacterArc" ⓘ |
| Bryan Woodman | from self-interest to moral engagement ⓘ |
|
Lady Isabella Fitzwilliam in Harlots
surface form:
Lady Isabella Fitzwilliam
|
from compliant wife to self-assertive woman via predicate surface "characterDevelopment" ⓘ |
|
King Théoden in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy
surface form:
King Théoden (film character)
|
from manipulated and weakened ruler to restored and courageous king ⓘ |
| Victor Maynard | develops emotional attachment to his target ⓘ |
| Victor Maynard | questions his career as a hitman ⓘ |
| Kar | from self‑interested thief to selfless protector ⓘ |