The Jet Black Butler Emerald Witch Arc is a significant story arc in the popular anime and manga series, Black Butler. In this arc, the main character, Ciel Phantomhive, is presented with a new mystery to solve, involving a powerful witch and her emerald pendant. The arc begins with Ciel and his demon butler, Sebastian Michaelis, receiving a new assignment from the Queen of England. They are tasked with investigating a series of mysterious incidents that have been occurring in London. These incidents are believed to be the work of a powerful witch who possesses an emerald pendant with magical properties. As Ciel and Sebastian delve deeper into the investigation, they discover that the witch, named Emerald, is seeking to use her powers to gain control over the London underworld.
As Ciel and Sebastian delve deeper into the investigation, they discover that the witch, named Emerald, is seeking to use her powers to gain control over the London underworld. She plans to use her emerald pendant to manipulate people's minds and bend them to her will. Throughout the arc, Ciel and Sebastian face numerous challenges and obstacles as they try to uncover Emerald's true intentions and put a stop to her plans.
Author Heather McCorkle
A new novel is beginning to demand my attention which means I have to do something I dread almost as much as writing a synopsis. What could be that bad you wonder? Outlining. To say I'm not a fan of it would be a gross exaggeration. I hate outlining, it sucks. Why do it then? Why not just let my muse guide me and write? Because my instructor at a writer's retreat I attended forced me to write an outline for a book I'd already finished and it made me see the error of my ways. An outline will point out all inconsistencies, plot holes, and blatant mistakes. I realized that if I write one before I write my novel, it reduces my revision process dramatically. So, though I hate it, I write the outline and my novel is far better for it.
A blogging writer friend of mine, Jamie Harrington wrote an adorable post on outlines that changed the way I feel about them. She made outlining fun and~dare I say~easy. Her agent asked her if she outlines her novels. Check out her entertaining answer here: http://www.totallythebomb.com/storysaurus-rocks-face
So if this post is all about outlines what is my picture of a character arc sheet for? Glad you asked. I found that if I fill out a character arc sheet (like my fancy design?) then it makes the outlining process that much easier because I already have an idea of where I want the story to go. I start at the bottom of the sheet and work my way up. Off to the right I put major points of the story that affect the character. In the box I put what the character is feeling and thinking, basically where they are emotionally in the story. As the plot progresses I chart changes in the character. This way I make sure my character actually learns and grows, or the opposite depending on the story. Characters are the heart of your story and their arc is just as important as the story arc. The last thing you want to do is neglect them. Feel free to use my character arc sheet if you like. I hope it helps ease the process for you.
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This is great! I had a similar experience writing a synopsis for an already completed work—all my plot flaws were completely exposed after the fact.
In Donald Maass' Writing the Breakout Novel Workbook, he also gives a guide for writing an outline that is so helpful.
Thanks for the Character Arc sheet--I plan to use it :-) Reply Delete
I like this plan sheet also. I used something similar, but it took a whole table as I wrote out things that happened to each character.
This is much easier.
I may have to check out Donald Maass' book too.
I'd better hurry up and get reading Donald's book if he talks about outlines! Thanks for the tip Portia!
Thanks Lorelei. I'll let you know how Donald's book turns out.
I'm glad you like the character arc sheet ladies! I hope it makes the process easier for you! Reply Delete
They encounter other supernatural beings, engage in intense battles, and encounter unexpected allies and enemies. The main idea of this arc is the struggle between good and evil, as Ciel and Sebastian work together to protect London and its inhabitants from the witch's malevolent influence. The emerald pendant serves as a symbol of power and temptation, with Emerald using it to manipulate others for her own gain. Overall, the Jet Black Butler Emerald Witch Arc is a thrilling and captivating story arc that showcases the unique blend of mystery, supernatural elements, and character development found in the Black Butler series. It explores themes of power, betrayal, and the lengths one is willing to go to protect what is important to them..
Reviews for "The Jet Black Butler's Conundrum: To Trust or Betray the Emerald Witch in the Arc"
1. Emily - 2/5 - I have been a fan of "Jet Black Butler" for a while now, but the Emerald Witch arc really disappointed me. The storyline seemed forced and lacked the same depth and intrigue that I loved in previous arcs. The new antagonist, the Emerald Witch, felt one-dimensional and didn't pose a real threat to the main characters. Additionally, some of the plot twists were predictable and didn't have the same impact as before. Overall, I was expecting more from this arc, and it left me feeling unsatisfied.
2. Alex - 3/5 - While I didn't hate the Emerald Witch arc, it certainly wasn't my favorite. The pacing felt off, with certain scenes dragging on for too long and others feeling rushed. The character development was also lacking, and it seemed like the writers were more focused on flashy action sequences rather than deepening the relationships between the characters. Additionally, some of the dialogue felt clunky and forced, making it difficult to fully engage with the story. I hope the next arc can bring back the magic that made me love "Jet Black Butler" in the first place.
3. Sarah - 2/5 - The Emerald Witch arc of "Jet Black Butler" fell flat for me. The plot was convoluted and hard to follow, with unnecessary subplots and confusing twists that didn't add much to the overall story. The animation quality also seemed to dip compared to previous arcs, with jarring transitions and lackluster fight scenes. The new characters introduced in this arc were forgettable and didn't leave a lasting impact. I was expecting a lot more from "Jet Black Butler," and the Emerald Witch arc left me feeling disappointed and uninterested in continuing with the series.