juxtapose your first and last chapters. When you compare the two side-by-side, your goal is to see clear growth and a direct relationship between questions raised and questions answered.
Given examples:
If your protagonist is wishy-washy about something in Chapter One, make them believe it, own it, reject it—it doesn’t matter what, as long as their stance has become firm--by Chapter Forty Five.
If they’re seeking knowledge, then they darn well better have it by the end.
If they’re seeking acceptance, or are in need of humility in your opening chapters, then get them there.
http://yamuses.blogspot.com/2012/02/avoiding-end.html
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