This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Chapman chapter.
Step 1: Shock
This is a terrible and confusing time in your life. How could a character that has been around for so long be suddenly stripped from existence? It’s just not fair.
Step 2: Denial
Rejecting the idea of your favorite character’s death will temporarily numb the pain. Soon you’ll need to come to terms that they’re gone forever, unless of course you go back and re-read/watch the times they were living…
Step 3: Remembrance
You’ve accepted the fact that the character is gone, but never forgotten! Obviously, the next step includes looking up their best quotes, tattooing them on your body, and creating a small shrine to them in your house.
Step 4: Moving On
Now it’s time to find a new character to emotionally invest your feelings in…But keep in mind, you’ll most likely have your heart torn to pieces yet again.Â