How can a negative experience (such as fear or betrayal) be transformative?

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You will use independent reading selections or films as a basis for your discussion.
Discuss what you learned about fear or betrayal as a transformative experience by examining how your protagonist or another character has changed by facing fear or betrayal.
Share specific examples from the book that reveal the transformative nature of fear or betrayal in your characters.
Using the examples you have discussed from your reading, develop an explanation of how negative experiences can have a positive impact on our lives.