So, after an epic journey, we’ve reached the last of the personality type blog posts. This one’s all about the diplomats, or the intuitive-feeling personality types. I was going to include my disclaimer again, but I think I actually agree with the typing of every character I’ve included here, so there’s not a point! However, I am going to apologize in advance, as the characters in this group tend to be my favorites, so this one could run a little long.
The INFJs: Aragorn and Jean Valjean
Lord of the Rings’ Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen) is one of the first characters that come to mind upon thinking about INFJs. They are frequently regarded as a very reserved type, which fits him perfectly. They have a talent for language, explaining Aragorn’s talent at boosting the soldiers’ morale through rousing speeches, such as the one he delivers at the Black Gate. Though the INFJs extroverted sensing may be their least developed function, it gives them a love of the natural world, which Aragorn displays through his talent for tracking. They strive to make the world a better place than it was when they arrived, which likely is one of the things that encourages Aragorn to embrace his destiny as the rightful king of Gondor. Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman), the protagonist of Les Miserables, is another of the most textbook INFJs in fiction, in my opinion. His inferior extroverted sensing has to do with focusing on the present rather than the future, seen when he cannot focus on anything other than how Marius is going to take Cosette away from him rather than seeing the future happiness they would share. His auxiliary function, extroverted feeling, means that he is good at seeing the emotions of others, which is likely why he felt so strongly about helping Fantine, especially knowing that he inadvertently caused her struggle. INFJs tend to be closed off and only let a select few people in--in Valjean’s case, Cosette. Other INFJs I love include Loki (Thor), Elsa (Frozen), Obi-Wan Kenobi (Star Wars), Remus Lupin (Harry Potter), Aslan (The Chronicles of Narnia), Mary Debenham (Murder on the Orient Express), and Westley (The Princess Bride).
The INFPs: Luna Lovegood and Sadness
Though I may not be as much of a Harry Potter fan as I was when I was younger, Luna Lovegood (Evanna Lynch) is still one of the most amazing characters I’ve ever seen brought to life--and she’s a textbook INFP. This personality type has a tendency to be overly idealistic, and nobody represents that better than Luna, who keeps her head in the clouds and believes in things nobody else does. She has a well-developed introverted feeling (her dominant function), evident through her remarkable compassion, especially toward Harry. In addition, her auxiliary function, extroverted intuition, helps her to explore the world with her imagination, going back to her idealistic tendencies. Sadness (Phyllis Smith) from Inside Out is also a very obvious INFP. This type tends to remember things very clearly due to its tertiary introverted sensing, which makes sense, given that she works inside Riley’s brain with her memories. Like Luna, her dominant introverted feeling is obvious in the way she interacts with the other characters, especially Bing-Bong, who needs her help to cope with his own sadness. The INFP is loyal and devoted, and there is no one more committed to helping Joy get back to headquarters than Sadness. Other INFPs I love (and believe me, there are quite a few) include Frodo Baggins (Lord of the Rings), Luke Skywalker (Star Wars), Kylo Ren/Ben Solo (Star Wars), Newt Scamander (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them), Belle (Beauty and the Beast), Wall-E (Wall-E), and Eeyore (Winnie the Pooh).
The ENFJs: Mia Dolan and Diana Prince
The ENFJ is often known as the protagonist, and who better to exemplify this type than La La Land’s Mia Dolan (Emma Stone), one of the two protagonists of the movie. This type is known for seeking approval, which Mia obviously does throughout the movie, whether it’s from her family or casting directors or Sebastian. They love to focus on the future due to their secondary function, introverted intuition, and even have a tendency to idealize it, explaining why it didn’t occur to Mia that people wouldn’t love her one-woman show. ENFJS are encouraging people and love seeing those they care about succeed, which is why she was so focused on making sure Sebastian achieved his dream rather than giving in to what Keith wanted him to do. Diana Prince (Gal Gadot) from Wonder Woman is also an ENFJ, and once again, the protagonist of the film she appears in. ENFJs tend to be self-sacrificing, especially due to their dominant extroverted feeling, which causes them to prioritize others’ emotions to please others, and there are few characters more self-sacrificing than Diana, who puts herself in danger to save those she cares about time and time again. Her tertiary function, extroverted sensing, causes her to seek out new, unique experiences and gives her a strong awareness of her present environment. This assists her in battle, as she never becomes unaware of what is happening around her. Other ENFJs I love include Neytiri (Avatar), Mysterio (Spiderman: Far From Home), Esmeralda (The Hunchback of Notre Dame) , Joy (Inside Out), Padme Amidala (Star Wars), Elle Woods (Legally Blonde), Rosie Betzler (Jojo Rabbit), and Franny Robinson (Meet the Robinsons).
The ENFPs: Peter Parker and Rapunzel
Okay, so we’re at the last personality type, and it’s one that’s very close to my heart, seeing as I am an ENFP, and I love finding characters with my personality type. In fact, it’s because I couldn’t choose between these two characters that I had to reformat this entire post to be about two characters with each type. The first of these is Peter Parker (Tom Holland) in the MCU, and I’m a firm believer that he is a textbook ENFP. Though they are fun and spontaneous, ENFPs also struggle following rules, hence why Peter bypassed the Baby Monitor Protocol and rushed into battle against Tony’s wishes. However, ENFPs are easily stressed, as seen in Far From Home when he told Mysterio he just wants to be a normal teenager. The ENFP’s dominant function, extroverted intuition, leads to them being inventive and searching for connections between seemingly random objects, which plays into both Peter’s love for science and his interesting approaches to solving problems, such as holding the ferry together with webs in Homecoming. ENFPs’ introverted feeling also causes them to emphasize feelings over logic, which Peter does throughout the entire MCU. Rapunzel (Mandy Moore), the heroine of Disney’s Tangled, is also an ENFP--perhaps even more of one than Peter. Like Peter, her auxiliary introverted feeling causes her to make decisions entirely based on feeling, which puts her in direct opposition to Mother Gothel, who prefers to prioritize logic. This is evident when Gothel tries to convince Rapunzel that Eugene (or Flynn, whichever name you prefer) is just using her to get the crown back and doesn’t truly like her, and Rapunzel believes her heart--which says he does care about her. ENFPs see a world of possibilities rather than one of concrete things, perhaps explaining why it never occurred to her that one day, she would have to find a new dream because she got to see the lanterns. Other ENFPs I love include Elizabeth Bennet (Pride and Prejudice), Anna (Frozen), Genie (Aladdin), Honey Lemon (Big Hero 6), Miles Morales (Into the Spider-Verse), BB-8 (Star Wars), Jo March (Little Women), Eponine (Les Miserables), and Korg (Thor: Ragnarok).
And with that, I’ve listed two characters I love with each Myers-Briggs type! I hope you loved reading this little series as much as I loved writing it, and I hope it helped you understand more about your personality type.