In a complex multi-protagonist novel employing nested narratives, which effect on reader engagement becomes more likely when character arcs resolve independently of the central plot's tension?

💡 Explanation

Independent resolution of character arcs undermines the overall narrative coherence because it diffuses tension, reducing the perceived stakes linked to the primary storyline, therefore decreasing reader engagement rather than increasing emotional resonance; the tension dissipates without feeding back into the central plot.

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