What is القوس العاطفي?

The plot arc describes external events and actions (what happens); the emotional arc describes internal change (how the character feels and what they learn). Good stories align both so events trigger believable emotional responses.

Yes. A character often has a primary emotional arc (e.g., learning to trust) and smaller secondary arcs (e.g., gaining confidence at work). In romance, both partners usually have arcs that interact and influence each other.

It depends on story length and style. A short story might move an arc from hurt to hope quickly with a single decisive scene; a novel or interactive campaign can stretch a slow-burn arc across many episodes. The key is clear catalysts and believable progression — not speed.

Map the core emotion you want the character to end with, identify key catalysts that can shift that emotion, and link player choices to those catalysts. Offer both growth and regression options, provide visible consequences, and ensure each branch still follows a coherent emotional logic so endings feel earned.