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Personality Type: INTJ

Dominate Function: Introverted Intuition

Darcy is the classic introvert, he dislikes large crowds of strangers and finds large-scale socialization difficult.  However, his introverted intuition makes him very perceptive. After only a short time with someone, he makes keen observations and pieces together someone’s character.  While at Netherfield, he comments on Elizabeth’s personality and flaws after having known her for a few days at most.  He gets much more out of social gatherings by observing people from afar than he does by directly engaging them in conversation.  Interestingly, he and Elizabeth share this dominant function, and therefore both stick very closely to their early impressions of a person. This is, of course, one of the biggest obstacles in the development of their relationship.

Auxiliary Function: Extraverted Thinking

When Darcy does speak out loud, he is far more comfortable talking about logic, reason, and events than he is with feelings – and noticeably more comfortable in smaller groups.  He can reason out loud and explain how things, or people, work – why something makes sense or doesn’t make sense, why he did or did not do something.  Darcy uses his intuitive understanding of situations to inform his decision-making, and then acts on what makes the most sense.  He takes action to separate Bingley from Jane Bennet when he believes she doesn’t return his affections, and keeps them from communicating even when she’s in London.  He also springs into action when the crisis with Lydia and Wickham comes up, and takes care of the situation while keeping it quiet.  He’s a great organizer, orchestrator, and analyzer.

Tertiary Function: Introverted Feeling

While not as vocal about it, Darcy is every bit as opinionated as Elizabeth.  He has his own set of values, largely based on his attachments and close relationships to people.  He doesn’t pay much attention to people he doesn’t deeply care for, and can be very dismissive – as with Caroline Bingley.  Internally he can form deep attachments, as he does quietly and over time with Elizabeth.  He is also an adept judge of character, and has a good sense of when someone may or may not be sincere.  Even though he communicates in more logical terms and comes off as aloof, he is visibly stung by Elizabeth’s harsh words in a number of scenes and keeps this generally to himself.

Inferior Function: Extraverted Sensing

With all of his observing, feeling, and introverted processing going on, Darcy can seem extremely aloof.  Which makes perfect sense – most of the time he’s not very “present” and more focused on a specific person or idea than his general surroundings.  He makes more of his judgments based on his inferences than on the strict facts of what he’s observed.  However, he does seem to enjoy being out and about by himself, enjoying the surroundings of various grounds.  Generally however, he seems to be much more an abstract person than an in-the-moment one.

Hogwarts House: Gryffindor

Darcy is extremely introverted and rational, but also very brave and stubborn.  Even when he knows he’s done something he probably shouldn’t be proud of, he owns up to it and doesn’t deny it.  If he deems it necessary or appropriate, he makes amends.  Once made, he stands by his convictions and judgments.  He is very protective of the people he cares about, and always looking out for their welfare – he takes decisive action in order to protect his friend Bingley, his sister Georgiana, and his future wife Elizabeth.  He is chivalrous and brave at heart, all very Gryffindor traits.

ENTJ: Grey winter skies, a chill in the air, everything sounds quieter that usual. Alternates between mists of rain and cold, wet fog. Walking to work in the city with your collar turned up.

ENTP: Sweltering summer days. The asphalt looks wavy, and most people are sitting in front of a fan and sweating. Fanning yourself with a piece of scrap paper, and endless fatigued conversations about the heat.

INTJ: Dark stormy nights. Rain pouring down on your roof, the crackle of thunder and flashes of lightning. Wrapping yourself in a blanket and watching the storm from the porch.

INTP: Lazy Sunday evenings, the kind of hazily warm that makes time seem to stop. Taking a walk outside and looking up at the sky, and watching the stars as they come out one by one.

ENFJ: Crisp spring mornings. Dew is on the ground and the air is invigorating and clear. Waking up feeling rested and full of energy. jogging with your dog around the suburbs or working on an exciting new project.

INFJ: Early morning in autumn, just as the sun as rising. The air is cool but not chilly, and the leaves are all in full autumn colors but not yet falling off the trees. Waking up before everyone else and sitting on the porch with a cup of tea.

ENFP: Spring afternoons, just after all the flowers have started to bloom. Everyone breathing a sigh of relief that winter is gone, and planning outside activities. Taking a walk with your best friend and picking a flower for them along the way.

INFP: Balmy spring days, a gentle breeze that reminds you of home. A friend surprising you with a picnic in honor of the beautiful weather. Taking a nap outside and having sweet dreams.

ESFJ: The first snow of winter. Everything is covered in a beautiful blanket of white. Taking the kids ice skating, making sure everyone has a jacket and a hot chocolate in their hands. Collecting hundreds of winter craft ideas and recipes on Pinterest.

ISFJ: Late autumn days, when the leaves are all already on the ground and the nights get increasingly colder. Bringing your loved one a pumpkin latte and giving them your jacket when they forget one.

ESFP: Summer afternoons at the local pool. Sneaking up on your friends and dumping a handful of ice down the back of their shirt, running away giggling. Sharing a Popsicle and comparing tans. Coming home exhausted but happy.

ISFP: The very last day of school, after exams are all over. Hot, pool weather. Saying teary goodbyes to all your friends, handing out friendship bracelets, promising to make plans with them over the summer. Walking out the school door for the last time this year and feeling free.

ESTJ: Very early summer mornings, before it’s gotten hot. Waking up excited for the plans you have for today. Helping out at a church bake sale or running in a charity 5k. Laughing at other people when they complain about how early it is.

ISTJ: Early fall days, right before school starts. Going shopping for school supplies and planning your classes and activities for the year. Staying up all night the day before school because you’re so excited and nervous about tomorrow.

ESTP: Late nights in winter, staying up all night studying for exams with your friends. Ordering takeout and comparing notes, sharing tips you found online about how to do better at tests. Sweatpants, coffee, and determination.

ISTP: Halloween night, the air dry and full of mischief. Planning pranks with your best friends and going to a Halloween house party. Carving a jack o lantern into a funny face and giving it to a kid.

just because i’m curious: can people reblog and tag their mbti and moral alignment?