"Character revelations" refers to the moments or events in a story that provide insights or reveal important aspects of a character's personality, motives, or beliefs. Full definition
It's all grand stuff that is made even more exciting thanks to some last minute character revelations. (thehollywoodnews.com)
He paints a no nonsense aura on character revelations or lack thereof. (awardscircuit.com)
Looking back on the original Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001), a lush, lavishly produced introduction to Potter's world and the wondrous delights of the magic castle of Hogwarts, we can see that Steve Kloves» script condenses scene after scene to essentials (of character revelation as well as plot necessities) and director Chris Columbus» admirable desire to put the novel onscreen in all its detail ends up favoring events over people. (seanax.com)