human self-actualization need theme
A character's desire to grow as a person and to realize their full potential is featured. For example, the theme may pertain to a character's aspirations or purpose in life
Examples
"the need for a challenge in life" is a "human self-actualization need" theme because the reason people seek out things that challenge them is, generally, that through challenges we learn and grow as people.
4 total · 4 major
| Story | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| movie: The City of Lost Children (1995) | major | Krank longed to be able to experience having dreams. |
| movie: The One (2001) | major | Gabriel Yulaw endeavored to become a superpowered-godlike being called "The One" by the simple expedient of killing 124 versions of his other selves and absorbing their life energies. And while his motivation for doing so was never spelled out, one gathers that it was bound up with his desire to realize his potential. |
| tz2002e1x29 | major | Mrs. Stark wanted something more out of life than she was getting from teaching English literature to apathetic high school students. |
| voy4x02 | major | Captain Janeway refused to allow Seven to return to live with her fellow Borg in spite of Seven being adamant that she wished to be reunited with them. |