In the novel The Secret History by Donna Tart, the characters lack significant character development. Although they do experience some change, all of the characters eventually deteriorate following the murders they commit. This lack of moral change, along with their one dimensionality makes the characters unrealistic and unlikable. It is clear, that the characters at the beginning of the novel are not exactly the same as those at the end. They’ve experienced the stress, guilt and anxiety of committing two murders and having to face the possible consequences. In the end, the characters seem worn, Charles and Francis have mental break downs, Henry commits suicide, and Charles and Camila are separated. However, I believe that this deterioration