Character development refers to how a character changes or grows throughout a story. It includes their personality traits, motivations, relationships with others, and overall transformation.
Imagine character development as growing plants. At first, characters are like seeds with potential. As they experience different situations and interact with other characters (like sunlight and water), they gradually grow and change into fully developed individuals.
Protagonist: The main character who drives the story's action.
Antagonist: The character or force that opposes or creates conflict for the protagonist.
Dynamic Character: A character who undergoes significant internal changes throughout a story.
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