Guide who equips the hero, then often exits or fails to force independence.

Guide who equips the hero, then often exits or fails to force independence. Character craft turns psychology into choices other characters and readers can track.

As a concept, it names a force readers feel even when they never use the word.

Why it matters

Mentor sharpens cast talk. Desire, change, and relationship pressure become visible in revision notes.

Common pitfalls

Mentor who only info-dumps with no personal stake.
Using mentor as a label without checking whether the page actually performs the job.
Letting mentor crowd out scene goal, conflict, or change at the end of the unit.

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Mentor

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Guide who equips the hero, then often exits or fails to force independence.

Guide who equips the hero, then often exits or fails to force independence. Character craft turns psychology into choices other characters and readers can track.

As a concept, it names a force readers feel even when they never use the word.

Why it matters

Mentor sharpens cast talk. Desire, change, and relationship pressure become visible in revision notes.

Common pitfalls

Mentor who only info-dumps with no personal stake.
Using mentor as a label without checking whether the page actually performs the job.
Letting mentor crowd out scene goal, conflict, or change at the end of the unit.