>>42322951
>she was more selfish and dramatic but she toned those down a little.
Except one of your choices of evidence was an episode from season 1, and the other was Rarity hosting a fashion contest. And then you disregard any other flaws. She didn't really grow at all, at least not that you've shown.
>>42322945
It's right after she said she had Applejack's back 100%, only to immediately change her tune and turn against her as soon as she found out she would benefit from Applejack losing.