I say that usually works.
With characters, especially if the main theme is development, is to manipulate their diction choice or actions. A character who starts off as smart or intuitive says 'I don't know' or 'didn't see that one coming' at the end of the story. Another character who happily declares themself 'evil' gives a kid their toy back and admitting that they 'have their kind moments'. Even how the describe a setting shows a shift in mood or perception.
Another trick I love is showing how characters foil or influence each other. Diction-wise, A adopts B's sarcasm for a moment, and B echoes one of A's quotes at the end.
With characters, especially if the main theme is development, is to manipulate their diction choice or actions. A character who starts off as smart or intuitive says 'I don't know' or 'didn't see that one coming' at the end of the story. Another character who happily declares themself 'evil' gives a kid their toy back and admitting that they 'have their kind moments'. Even how the describe a setting shows a shift in mood or perception.
Another trick I love is showing how characters foil or influence each other. Diction-wise, A adopts B's sarcasm for a moment, and B echoes one of A's quotes at the end.