How to Read Literature Like a Professor Revised: A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading Between the Lines

by Thomas C. Foster

That said, when a character hits the road, we should start to pay attention, just to see if, you know, something’s going on there. Once you figure out quests, the rest is easy.

So when a character goes out on a quest, it doesn’t necessarily mean a journey of self-growth; regardless, every quest should be closely paid attention to.