| Trait | Typical Manifestation | |-------|----------------------| | | Expecting preferential treatment because of birth order or family status | | Manipulation | Using emotional leverage or material resources to get one’s way | | Charisma | Maintaining a socially acceptable front that masks self‑serving motives | | Vulnerability | Hidden insecurities that occasionally surface in moments of genuine remorse | | Redemptive Potential | A narrative arc that allows the character to evolve beyond selfishness |
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