Some of the greatest movies and books are based on gripping character arcs. Someone stumbles, struggles, learns a lesson and gets back up to conquer the world. The writing is well thought-out, creative, and captivating. Think The Godfather, Schindler's List, Gone Girl, and even Toy Story.
But character arcs aren't only reserved for entertainment. They're playing out every day, all around us, in real life, too. Unlike fictional characters, real human beings don't get the luxury of a well-scripted story. Some endings are victorious, others are messy, and a few are absolutely tragic.
There's an online community that showcases "character arcs in a photo." The page is a wall of screenshots that perfectly encapsulate what it means to be human, how each of us has our own unique story to tell, and how our opinions or attitudes can change over time. Bored Panda has put together a list of some of the best posts from r/characterarcs for you to scroll through while you contemplate your own personal development.
Sometimes, our attitudes or opinions change as a result of cognitive dissonance, a phenomenon in which a person experiences psychological distress due to conflicting beliefs and behaviors.
"In some cases, people may alter their attitudes to better align them with their current behaviors," explains the VeryWell Mind site, adding that to reduce inner conflict, some people change their behavior to be more congruent with their beliefs.
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