Character development in stories is when a character changes either positively or negatively across the course of the entire story. They may start as arrogant and evil, then change and become a hero, or vice versa. Some character arcs aren't big, and therefore the character doesn't completely switch emotional sides, however will always change in some way. Whether that be entirely or purely on a matter of opinion, a character must have depth for the audience to appreciate.

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There are six different story arcs a story will always contain with developing characters. These are the most commonly used and found character development patterns in stories. But they describe the characters emotions and development based on the events of the story. It doesn't focus the way the character changes emotionally and where their morals lie after the story begins and ends. These morals can be seen and views on the 9 Squares of Morality. 

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