A character development trope where someone who was once villainous, flawed, or broken undergoes growth and atones for their past. Redemption arcs often involve sacrifice, proving one’s worth, and seeking forgiveness.
📖 Book Example: Dark Rise by C.S. Pacat – A former villain must decide whether he will embrace his dark fate or defy it.
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