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Amir: The Hero Archetype
Amir represents the Hero archetype. He is smart and willing to sacrifice himself for love. He doesn't have ambition in life, which might be considered as a character flaws for some people. However, that’s the obstacle he need to overcome later and it influences the arc of this character.

f.What are his/her prominent/salient characteristics? Amir is a smart and quick learner. He has integrity in his heart to lead his actions. Indifferent to fame and wealth, he never relies on others and always makes a living using his own effort. He is emotional and cares about others. Most importantly, he is loyal and persistent in love. However, he is not brave enough and has ambition in life, which is why as a child he was always controlled by his
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