Karaktereve

Karaktereve is a term used in discussions of narrative theory to describe a set of events that define or reveal a character's development within a story, game, or other media. The concept foregrounds discrete incidents, choices, and consequences that shape a character's personality, motivations, and arc, rather than relying solely on interior narration.

Etymology and usage: The term appears to combine “karakter” with a suffix or element suggesting events. It is not a standardized term in major linguistic or literary canons, and its usage is largely informal, found in certain online communities, writing workshops, and game-design discussions.

In practice, karak­tereve may be used to analyze how a character changes after pivotal moments such as a betrayal, a crucial choice, or a dramatic reversal. It emphasizes the causal link between events and transformation, distinguishing these moments from broader narrative beats or exposition.

Limitations: Because the term is not widely institutionalized, definitions vary and may overlap with established concepts such as character arc, turning point, or inciting incident. When encountering the term, readers should check the author's definition or contextual usage to understand its precise meaning in that context.

See also: Character arc, Turning point, Inciting incident, Narrative beat.