“I Was Afraid You’d Lost Your Way… But You’ve Found It Again:” Redemption Arcs Versus Corruption Arcs of “Flawed” Characters in Avatar: The Last Airbender, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, and Infinity Train

Authors

Amy Martin, Roger Williams University

Document Type

Thesis

Degree

Bachelor of Arts in English

Advisor

Margaret Case, Ph.D.

Abstract

Redemption is not just limited to Jesus. While the term “redemption arc” has only recently been introduced by 21st century fan culture, it appears in a number of shows, particularly animated ones. Avatar: The Last Airbender, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, and Infinity Train all portray key factors common to redemption arcs, including the importance of relationships, and a new conception of character “flaws.”

Recommended Citation

Martin, Amy, "“I Was Afraid You’d Lost Your Way… But You’ve Found It Again:” Redemption Arcs Versus Corruption Arcs of “Flawed” Characters in Avatar: The Last Airbender, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, and Infinity Train" (2021). English Theses. 10.
https://docs.rwu.edu/english_theses/10