A "Mutiny" arc occurs when characters actively overthrow the established order of their lives for the sake of a relationship. This is common in "star-crossed lovers" or "enemies-to-lovers" tropes.
, on the other hand, is an active rebellion. It is a conscious, violent overturning of an existing power structure. On a ship, mutiny is the crew seizing the helm. In romance, mutiny is the affair, the sudden confession, the leaving of a spouse at the altar, or the reckless decision to quit a safe job to follow a lover across the world.
