In a story, if the hero becomes lost in the forest, this usually symbolizes
confusion
irresponsibility
life
procrastination

Confusion

This could mean that a hero is faced with an obstacle that needs to be overcome.

Moreover, heros are the protagonist in a story. In addition, the expression "dynamic character" allude to the fact that that this kind of literary or dramatic characters undergo an important inner change, as an change in personality or attitude. The expression "developing character" is also used to describe this kind of characters. On the other hand, "static characters" are literary or dramatic characters who remain basically unchanged to the end of the work.