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BornIn1142
Since: Jan, 2001

Is there a trope for character arcs that are about learning to accept unpleasant truths/coming to terms with something/not "running away"? Basically an anti-escapism Aesop.
Character Escapist Phase made me wonder, though that seems to be a very limited application of the idea.