MBTI Functions as Fictional Genres

It may well be that certain personality types gravitate toward particular genres of fiction; at the very least, it can be said that some genres embody many of the unique attributes of personality articulated in the functions of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). In this system, each personality type has a dominant preference for either …

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Is Mr. Darcy an ISTJ or an INTJ?

Fitzwilliam Darcy, one of Jane Austen’s most recognizable characters, draws a curious mix of certainty and doubt when it comes to assigning him one of the MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) personalities. It’s easy enough to recognize the marked introversion, blunt logic, and preference for order, resulting in introversion, thinking, and judging letters. But, as is …

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MBTI | Stargate SG-1

Stargate SG-1, the successful television sequel to the 1994 Stargate movie, created compelling stories while forging new ground in science-fiction. Throughout its 10 year run, the personalities of the four main characters were as engaging an element as unexplored planets and new alien species. In honor of its 25th anniversary and continuing influence, we’ve analyzed …

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