people can change theme

Someone who was of a certain character proves later to have changed in a profound and, perhaps, surprising way. For example, a no-good punk, juvenile delinquent might reform their wicked ways to become a veritable saint.

Examples

Returning defector Stefan DeSeve had really seen the error of his ways in tng6x14 "Face of the Enemy".

3 total · 3 major

StoryLevelMotivation
ent2x21 major Both Phlox and Hudak changed their prejudiced views about one another's peoples after getting to know one another on a personal level.
movie: To Catch a Thief (1955) major A point of the story was that John had changed from his thieving old ways.
tng6x14 major The defector DeSeve changed his political views and came back to the Federation.