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Character Secrets in Maleficent (2014)

The Leader's Arc

If you’re looking for crystal-clear examples of character types and character arcs, a great place to look is blockbuster, high-quality family films aimed at parents and children alike.

Maleficent (2014) is a particularly good example because a fairy tale narrator guides us step-by-step through the character arcs of the heroine and villain.

It’s so simple, a child could understand it.

This case study from my 2015 online video course demonstrates the character arc of the Leader and the Achiever.

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