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Character Profile

Zaza

Name:
Zaza
Age:
11
Occupation:
school
Where do they live (geographic coordinates or location)?
Tadmor (Palmyra)
Why did they choose to live where they live?
Tadmor is a desert city. It is the only inhabitable place within several hours of drive. Ancient ruins in the city attract tourists, who provide for the family's income. The family came from Jordan but settled here and the father has a permanent job near the (bus) station.
What kind of dwelling do they occupy?
A small (well-kept) shack near the ruins.
With whom do they live?
their parents, an aunt, and 8 brothers and sisters
How do they get to work?
they walk or ride. Or they share a car.
How do they get around their community in general?
they walk
How do they relate to the people in their community?
She kind of likes her brothers and sisters although they sometimes suck. Her brothers are extraordinarily. She would like to be a bit more selfish, but they always force her to share and do "good" things. But they never take her on their camels. Nevertheless, they are better than her cousins and far better than the other people around.
Who do they interact with most?
Her brothers and sisters, friends at school, and tourists.
Do they travel?
No
Where have they commonly traveled?
Within Syria.
What is the furthest distance they have travelled? Where?
210km. She went to Damascus with her father once and she will go to Jordan when she turns 12.
What is the one place they would like to visit and why?
She wants to go to Paris and buy barrettes for her hair. Americans eat children, she wouldn't ever want to go there.
What is their attitude toward food?
She likes sweets. And she shares them with her brothers and sisters. When she cooks herself, she uses a lot of lemon, always. She is good at baking bread.
What is their favourite meal? What is something they have never eaten but would like to try?
She loves labneh sandwich. Sometimes the family eats camel meat.
What is the highest level of education they pursued/completed?
She will probably stop going to school next year. She has been in school for 5 years.
How much do they earn monthly?
$100
What was their most expensive purchase?
A camel
How do they relate to material wealth?
She would like to be able to buy more beautiful clothes. But her parents don't like to see this in her. But they all dream about having a car.
What is their global footprint? To what do you attribute the largest part of their footprint? (ie travel, purchases, food)
close to zero
What are their hobbies and interests?
swimming in the well

singing
What is their favourite colour?
red
Who is their favourite music band?
Faizal

Arabic pop
What was the last book they read?
something in school
What is their attitude toward technology and why?
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What technology could they not live without?
-
What are their key values?
loyalty to family

hospitality

respect for surroundings

strength

faith
How would you describe their upbringing? How have things changed?
-
What are their personal strengths and weaknesses?
-
What is their next big life event?
-
What do they care about?
her family
What six words would describe their personality or character traits?
proud



What do they believe in and why?
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