Neal actually IS an archetype–but as with Emma, we aren’t used to seeing it subverted. He’s the plucky damsel in distress type with a mix of 80′s action hero to make him tough.
Hmmm. Yeah, ok. I see that. Though in my head that’s a subverted TV trope vs archetype. I suppose it’s not a huge difference.
The reversal should come, and things will look more hopeful!
Everything always looks bleak before it gets better.
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