idealized
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //aɪˈdiəˌɫaɪzd// ide·al·ized
v. to imagine someone or something as being perfect or better than they really are. You use this when you make a person or situation sound too good to be true.
v. to represent or describe someone or something in an unrealistic or overly positive way. Often involves a mental image of perfection that does not reflect the actual reality.
He idealized his first love and forgot all the problems.
Many young people idealize their future careers, not realizing the long hours and stress involved in the job.
The protagonist's character is heavily idealized by the author, serving as a moral compass that contrasts sharply with the flawed, pragmatic world around him.