16 Personalities of The Lord of the Rings (Pt. 2)

[@radame777]

I had Aragorn typed as an INTJ, but your analysis reminded me of the many instances when his Fe saves the day... Your video also crystalized my unswerving devotion to Legolas as a fellow INTJ. Thanks for doing a Part 2!

[@CognitivePersonality]

Yes! I'm so pleased to hear someone else typed Legolas as an INTJ! My pleasure, this was a lot of work but I had a lot of fun making it!

[@ronjaekvall4600]

Please do more of these kinds of videos! 😊😊🙌🙌

[@CognitivePersonality]

Thank you, I shall! :)

[@Suedetussy]

Yes, even if it’s not for the majority, there‘s still a small group of fellows who appreciate that. ❤️❤️❤️

[@deccy_boi5569]

As an ENFP I both love and relate to the characters of both Sam and Frodo while constantly telling myself that I would, deep down, be a wise old man with a pointy grey hat.

[@thehealthnut121]

These are great. I love examining archetypes through story, please do more of these. Such a treat!

[@tofusamurai22]

Amazing, Harry! This further illustrates to me how each "type" can be utilizing certain functions more than others/in certain ways, and more of the nuanced differences between two people with the same cognitive type. The explanations behind each characters traits and actions were nothing less than enlightening! ^_^ I always appreciate the info. and lessons, man-- keep up the good work! :)

[@CognitivePersonality]

Thanks man! Yes, I thought presenting two radically different INFJ s through Aragorn and Gandalf would nearly outline inter-type variation :) Cheers as usual!

[@laurasophia2138]

This makes a lot of sense for someone who’s loved these characters for a long time. I can tell how well thought through this is and really enjoyed watching it! I relate to Sam a lot, his love of nature and animals, his stubborn hopefulness in dire situations, and definitely the way he behaves around Rosie. 😅 And I also have a tendency to get very protective of my friends. I’d only ever seen Frodo typed as an INFP and could never quite see myself in him, Sam makes a lot more sense. And I found it kinda funny that my favorite characters, Gandalf and Aragorn, are the same type, though on different sides of the spectrum. 😄 Thank you, these videos were lots of fun! ^^

[@CognitivePersonality]

Indeed, I'm still convinced Sam is an INFP! Hah, yes indeed, Aragorn and Gandalf are great examples of how two people of the same type can be radically different in terms of cognition :) Thank you!!

[@CatholicCreatineEnjoyer]

I loved this. Strangely, as an INFJ myself, I have always been drawn to Gandalf as a personal connection of character versus Aragorn or Frodo. This may sound strange but I have always had this vision in my mind of being and old man with a wizard beard and becoming wise and sage like. It’s like a goal of mine to become like Gandalf. I know you typed Aragorn as an INFJ as well but there is something about myself that doesn’t quite relate to the hero’s journey but more the self-sacrifice and willingness to guide but not necessarily interfere with those that I influence, a lot like Gandalf.

[@CognitivePersonality]

Heh, that is interesting! I do see Ti-heavy INFJs as very wizard like. I am open to Aragorn as an ISTP but on the whole I see an Se-activated Ni dominant with the Fe authority lending that all important charisma!

[@sabina_ustaz]

I'm an INFJ too, and totally agree with you. I have been a huge fan of Gendalf, and I often "imagined" myself as behaving and speaking like him, lol. After discovering MBTI, I have got this habit of typing almost everyone in everything I see. When I was rewatching the series, I felt that Gendalf is more of an INFJ, whereas I still cannot get that Aragorn can be an INFJ too.

[@jaharv111]

I love how excited you get talking about this glorious amalgamation of 2 of our favorite topics.

[@hairclip9451]

I looove these videos, i cant believe you have so little subscribers you deserve so much more!

[@CognitivePersonality]

Thank you so much! Working on getting more :)

[@MrRalteria]

Love the LoTR vids! Definetly relate to Aragorn, though I'm not sure because of type, but through the journey of being only responsible for your own vision and then taking the mantle of the group and directing that vision as your own. It's a very daunting task and getting past your own lack of courage in the vision is first priority in order to lead others. Also...background music, I heard a rendition of the Rohan theme on acoustic at one point. Is it safe to assume that is your own composition?

[@CognitivePersonality]

Yes, Aragorn very much occupies a classic hero's journey throughout the film which is in itself relatable for some people :) Yes! I use recordings from my music channel, which I will now link in the description. Cheers!

[@susanlittlesthobo6422]

Love your passion for the Tolkien universe…and also the depth of character analysis…I am an ENFP dancing around a potential relationship with an INTJ…me being patient for him to work through his thoughts…most of the internet content on INTJs had me both confused and terrified…I could not recognise the man I am falling for (and have known as a friend for some time) in the descriptions - he is so kind, loyal and easy to talk to - but equally he could not be another type based on theory…and the portrayals of someone so mechanical with no access to feelings or empathy was disconcerting as I am very expressive. Your descriptions here and elsewhere are refreshing and resonate perfectly with me…’my’ INTJ I realise simply works through emotions and decisions in slower time and in private (opposite to me 😌) and I love this actually because he holds me at arm’s length long enough for me to also think things through more fully and not to get carried away with intuition and assign meaning that doesn’t fully correspond with facts. Thank you!

[@hhassan1217]

You’re very articulate, I enjoyed reading your comment. How do you know for a fact that he is an INTJ, when he is so atypical to what you see online?

[@susanlittlesthobo6422]

@@hhassan1217 Well it turns out he is actually INTP…I had only started looking into MBTI when I posted…since then I have read a lot of books that has been much more useful than videos…we’ve also decided that we are platonic soulmates in the end and have developed something like a marriage without the commitment or romantic connections…I think he came across a bit INTJ at first because he kept a lot of his deep thoughts and personal feelings to himself…anyway always learning but yes I would definitely recommend going back to Jung, Briggs and John Beebe to get a theoretical grounding.

[@jaredvaughan1665]

CSJ typed Gandalf as INTP. Which makes sense since he is constantly wandering randomly like an INTP.

[@CognitivePersonality]

Haha, depends on the axiom!

[@ladmed1740]

@@CognitivePersonality Wait what does that mean?? Because am struggling to finalise my type. If it depends on the axiom. Then could We really know who we are? I’ve been learning MBTI, testing and theorising for about 4 months now. It’s taken large part of my introspection and contemplation.

[@onimusha13]

CSJ knows fuck all about Jungian typology

[@blandon93]

Gandalf is direct, people voted INTJ just because of that. INTP is rarely direct, being informative fits Ti and Ne, presenting several points and thoughts is necessary for us, we being useful to Te users that way.

[@PsychologyandChillwMichi]

Love this. Im a bit surprised by Boromir’s type but I definitely see where you were coming from and it does make sense!

[@CognitivePersonality]

Thanks Michelle! In so many ways Boromir comes across as more of an ESFP in his intensity and charisma, but in terms of functions I see him as an ESFJ struggling to act on an ESFP's (Denethor) wishes against his own moral compass/embodiment of traditional values. As with the Sam INFP vs ISFJ debate in the last video there are good arguments on both sides I feel, but overall the films paint to me Fe-Ne in the dominant position :)

[@tofusamurai22]

@@CognitivePersonality I can definitely see Boromir as ESFJ. I can also see Gimli's Te-Se as apparent. I WAS surprised by Legolas (saw him as ISTP), but I like the reasoning behind his type being INTJ (and it makes a lot of sense!) :P

[@Gio-sx7kt]

I do find Gandalf and Aragorn the most relatable for different reasons. And your Typing of Legolas as an INTJ interacting with Aragorn does remind me of my unspoken bond/familiarity with an old INTJ friend. Also Gimli being ENTJ makes sense, my dad an ENTJ is like the embodiment of comic relief, so even the comic relief of the character resonates with the ENTJs in my life. The Te advisement, plus comic relief.

[@bahrainaste8536]

Amazing content :)) Thank you very much, I am glad that I have stumbled across your channel.

[@CognitivePersonality]

Happy to hear that!

[@oasisranae]

Hoping to hear your take on Faramir sometime (among others!).

[@CognitivePersonality]

Ahh yes, definitely need to cover Faramir!!

[@vladaspuchalskij7162]

Very entertaining video! :) Also, I burning with desire to know which type Mr. Smeagol happens to be.

[@CognitivePersonality]

Thank you! Now THAT, is an excellent suggestion - I do have a type for Smeagol, but I may save that for a future video..

[@VilkanVisions]

How is this possible that I missed part 2 of this :D? You need to add part 1 and 2 to titles! Thanks for those videos Henry I love LOTR. My goal is to produce fantasy series like this some day :P

[@CognitivePersonality]

You're right! I need to add 'part 2' to the title :D That's a good goal right there!

[@CRIMS0N_KING]

Great series! I'd maybe argue Gimli as an ESFP but loved the video. Are you considering doing more fictional typing videos? Star Wars maybe?

[@CognitivePersonality]

Thanks so much! Yes ESFP was the other type I considered you Gimli, but in the end I decided the dominant and co-auxiliary are rotated :) Indeed I am - I'm considering either Star Wars or GoT for a future series!

[@thischannelhasanameright1954]

Interesting. I've always thought Legolas has too strong of a Ni function to be is*p. It breaks stereotipes. I've also thought of Gandals as intj, but after your video infj makes more sense, his FE is definitely stronger function.

[@obscurellepriscillatopin7506]

I showed this to my ENTJ friend of ten years ~ I think he likes it, lol

[@CognitivePersonality]

Excellent! :D

[@anothersoulschannel5311]

On my latest rewatch I decided to go ahead and type the characters myself. Seeing your first video on this topic I must agree, Frodo is ENFP. I also agree with Aragorn being INFJ but I do not see Fe in Gandalf, he is one of the stronger representations of Te-Fi as the middle functions in film. If you are up for it I can give you my analysis and we can have a chat about it, I can also understand if you are set on your typing of him and do not care for further discussion. Again, good job on Frodo, rare time someone types him the way I see it too.

[@CognitivePersonality]

Thanks so much! Awesome we're in agreement on Frodo and Aragorn :) I think it's important to consider Gandalf's playful and mischievous side outside of a war setting - I do see Te-Fi when he's in a leadership position for sure, but I believe this is within a highly developed INFJ stack. Oh, definitely, feel free to email me your own analysis and we'll chat some more!

[@HillyHonka]

I will say that as an ENTP I can often use a lot of Te when I am at work. I especially do this when I feel I am in a leadership position. I can be very strong in my Te but it’s not what I prefer to use and I can be quite critical of other’s use of it at times. So I do agree with Gandalf being an INFJ. When he is in his natural state he does have a warm and friendly interaction style with others, especially when one on one and when he is alone he does seem to be very contemplative with his Ni and Ti.

[@Abstractor21]

i have to be honest here. Gandalf seems like Ti-Fe for me at least. He's constantly in his own ideas, his own methods and his own logic.

[@enfieldjohn101]

These videos are great. People wanting to understand The Lord of the Rings movies and books should watch these. I can see what you mean by Legolas being an INTJ. I can identify with Legolas' pragmatic and logical qualities as well as his strong relationship with Aragorn. I think that my wife is an INFJ and our relationship is in some ways like that of Legolas and Aragorn.

[@ashlazdanovich8396]

I relate to both Gandalf and Aragon.

[@CognitivePersonality]

Cool! I definitely relate more to Gandalf but can absolutely resonate with both :)

[@gretchenboggs3168]

I have always felt connected to Frodo and Aragorn since my closest friend passes away our senior year and I had to take over much of what would of been hers she taught me so many things I wouldn’t be who I am if it weren’t for her one thing I remember her telling me was I would have to take on planning our senior events since we didn’t have class presidents and I told her I couldn’t do it I wasn’t like her that she commanded respect while I did not but she told me they would listen its been over a year now and her words still echo in my mind

[@levigerrardhades]

I love this! I love The Lord of the Rings and it's very refreshing to hear another opinions of the characters' types. And I can relate to these typings in your perspective. Therefore, and I know this is going to be very hard, but if you are interested and have free time, I am requesting your personal typings of Star Trek The Original Series and its 6 movies' main characters. There are 8 main characters. But ONLY if you are interested. I do not wish to push you into doing something you have no interest to do. If you decline, I understand completely 💜

[@Revelwoodie]

Gandalf screams extroverted intuition to me. My gut said ENTP/INTP. Aragorn? My gut said ISFJ, but I can see the argument for INFJ. I totally agree with you that Boromir is an ESFJ, and Legolas is an INTJ.

[@CognitivePersonality]

Cool! I see Gandalf (his core self rather than his more playful side) as a little too brooding and internal-vision oriented to be an Ne user but I can definitely see it!

[@UrbanCohort]

As much as I'm a typical Sam fan, more people need to go to bat for Gimli (not that he'd ever want or even admit to needing it 😂). The evolution of complaining about hardships to "Certainty of death, small chance of success. What are we waiting for?" is actually pretty neat and I hadn't noticed it until now.

[@letfreedomring7330]

I don't relate to any of those characters very well, except Sam and Legolas to a small degree. I relate to Faramir the most. I wish you'd typed him.

[@cjdp238]

Im actually doing a LOTR marathon this is great haha.

[@CognitivePersonality]

Haha, perfectly timed then!

[@cjdp238]

@@CognitivePersonality Yes! So pleased about Gandalf and Aragorn. I always felt the most connected to them. Always refer to myself as the female Aragorn lol. Have you read any of the Sword of Shannara?

[@CognitivePersonality]

@@cjdp238 Hah, that's awesome! Aragorn is an incredibly human character and his character arc is nothing short of inspiring. Ahh, I have not, though family members have recommended the books to me. Honestly, outside of Tolkien and David Gemmel I've read very little fantasy!

[@phoebez5640]

I agreed with everything you said in Pt1. I'm unsure as to your analysis wrt Aragorn and Gandalf. Gandalf is extremely old, and Aragorn has long life. So this applies to both: Ni (edit: Ni dom) doesn't seem to be what they started with, based on how each respectively interacts with the world & negotiates problems (at least in the movie portrayal). Rather than through matured personality (extension, dip). I've always imagined their evolution more outward->in, than inward->out: i.e they started with T?+S?, not T?+N?. It is interesting that perhaps their roles or representations in the telos of the literary work as a whole has a rather INFJ manifestation (more than other types), but this is to be distinguished from the characters as they lived per se. It is also difficult with such two major central and multi-faceted characters that we all see and relate much of ourselves in them, and perhaps as such they are unclassifiable.

[@iankinzel]

The One Ring seems to have a will of its own. It's a lot like Kevin Spacey's "John Doe" character at the end of "Seven" - a villain who looks like a captive, but is in far more control of the situation than anybody could possibly realize. Is the Ring "typable," or would you think of it as more like an extension of Sauron himself?

[@CognitivePersonality]

Excellent film - great reference! I would type the ring as an extension of his will and thus the same type as Sauron - likely ENTJ! Which, on the topic, is the likely type of John Doe :)

[@zduke1498]

I think Gandalf is Ti-Ni. ISTP. If he is an INFJ, then likely a 5.. but I do agree on his functions, I just don’t see enough Fe in him to type him INFJ. Aragorn as INFJ is a big yes. Boromir is totally Fe dom.. I love the take of Legolas being an INTJ! I’m going to have to consider it for a while before I’m completely sold on it but I do think it fits him more than ISFP (which I’ve seen a lot of others type him as). Gimli as an ENTJ is also a new take for me, I’ve always considered him ESTP. He obviously uses Se, but I thought ESTP because I have a hard time seeing him as completely blind to Fe. Still a good take!

[@zduke1498]

Also- how would you explain Legolas’ amazing Se?

[@CognitivePersonality]

Gandalf is certainly very Ti-heavy for an INFJ, but then so am I! Within a group scenario he does a lot of Fi bypassing for sure, but I also believe the INFJ Fe to be misunderstood - sure, in a peace setting Gandalf is very gentle and considerate, but his priority is the development of those around him. As a well developed INFJ he hovers between convergent and divergent Fe employment. His primary utility is in forming new connections and his Ti-database is almost completely absent the mechanical. His Se employment also in short intense bursts :) ENTJs often have excellent Fe, but since it is dipped into from a Te perspective it is also entirely optional. If I typed him as an Se dominant it would be ESFP, as the Te seems to take precedence over Fe. INTJs often have excellent spatial awareness - Se-Te perceives the objects of the world, so their blend spot is Fe. Opposite for the INFJ, who does live up to the 'inferior Se' stereotype :)

[@zduke1498]

Cognitive Personality Theory thanks for the detailed reply!! I’m seeing your process for all of these & I like your insights. I’ll definitely pay more attention to these things next time I watch LOTR (:

[@AthenaVelecta]

I was hoping one of them would be typed as an ISTJ because I am. But I suppose the one I have the most in common with is Legolas as he is an INTJ.

[@theshimmerglimmers105]

I love your very nuanced and thoughtful approach! That said, I think that perhaps you see too much of your own Ni Fe sensitivity in Aragorn and Legolas. Sorry if this sounds presumptuous, it’s just my impression and I do the same sort of thing myself. Anyway, there is just so much S in these guys! If you were to meet them in person their physicality would be overwhelming. I see Aragorn as an ESTP with very good Fe, and Legolas as a prototypical ISTP. I just don’t see how they could do what they do physically without S as a top two function. I’m going for the most stereotypical options but in this case I feel they really are perfect avatars of these two badass types. I feel your interpretation is taking their temperaments into account but not their extreme in-the-moment athleticism. But maybe I’m over simplifying? I’m sure there are great sportsmen and warriors of every type. Just my two cents love your show 😁✌️

[@CognitivePersonality]

I think this is a fair appraisal! I do absolutely agree both Aragorn and Legolas have far more extended Se-physicality than most of their type. That being said, INTJs who pursue sports and athletic activities from an early age tend to excel while developing a style unique to them - they would also hide away from the spotlight and as such would rarely be seen competing with others of their level. I see Legolas as far too gentle, introspective and downright practical to be an ISTP, with the pragmaticism implying to me a divergent thinking pattern as opposed to the more individualistic Ti of the Ti-dominant. I actually really like the idea of Aragorn being an ESTP, though he would have to be a very reflective and reclusive manifestation. ESTPs are for sure more 'naturally' athletic than INFJs, but I do find INFJs can excel at a very niche physical area so long as they devote their identity to this excellence - the relative neutrality of Aragorn's cognitive stack will make this pursuit easier, as he clearly has more Se-grounding than the more stereotypical INFJ of Gandalf :) That being said, I absolutely focused more on temperement, communication styles and mental processing more than skillsets and concede, particularly in the case of the INFJ (even an 87 yr-old dunedain), being such a proficient warrior is unlikely. I also think the ISTP and ESTP tend to be more suitable to the warrior archetype Thank you so much!! :)

[@theshimmerglimmers105]

Cognitive Personality Theory thanks for the very thoughtful response! I think it would be very interesting to find out what percentage of athletes and soldiers and other very physical types have S over N. It’s funny to think back on the natural Athletes I have known and realise that they likely had an advantage due to their function stack! As an INFP I think never stood a chance in sports against my Se buddies! I do agree though that Legolas does have that INTJ vibe. The archery could be a Te thing rather than an Se thing. And Archery seems like the most J pursuit ever. Anyway, it would be great if you could talk about LOTR all the time 😁✌️ Thanks!

[@DesertILI]

A good follow up to this video would be type difference between the books and movies. Some of the characters present differently between the two.

[@CognitivePersonality]

Very, very good point!

[@yanisperco]

Ok. Serious question. Where are the intps? Do we just not have stories told about us.

[@CognitivePersonality]

I know what you mean! Neo from The Matrix is a good example of an INTP lead though :) As for LOTR, there don't appear to be many obvious Ti-Si dominants. Haldir is a possibility but other than that I can't say off the top of my head!

[@JW-dh3nc]

@@CognitivePersonality Like real INTPs, hidden away from plain sight.

[@Scruffed]

Other possible INTPs in fiction: Dr. House (from House MD, some say INTJ but I'm unconvinced), Willy Wonka (from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), Lord Varys (from Game of Thrones), Larry David (from Curb Your Enthusiasm if not in real life), Khadgar (from World of Warcraft - the game not the movie).

[@Tified967]

@@ScruffedDr House is an ENTJ and Varys in my opinion an ISFJ.

[@alihomayonyousefi-azhang3738]

go ahead and make part3

[@CognitivePersonality]

Filmed and ready to edit :)

[@alihomayonyousefi-azhang3738]

@@CognitivePersonality that's awesome, i can not wait to see that :::)))

[@vlandorrackhum5420]

Could it be that JRR Tolkien had been an INFJ?

[@CognitivePersonality]

I can see arguments for both that and INFP!

[@myszahihi]

Can you do video about GOT 16 personalities please? :)

[@CognitivePersonality]

I do want to!

[@zacw812]

What's your take on Aragorn being either ISTP or INFJ? I see more INFJ qualities myself but since they both have the same cogntivite functions I can see arguments for both.

[@margolianteberuthiel5405]

I usually saw Gandalf as INFJ, in the books it's even more obvious. He did not want to join the Istari, because he was afraid of Sauron. He liked to walk in the halls of Nienna, who is the lady of compassion and tears (Fe). Aragorn is quite obvious an INFJ and I used to be pretty sure that you are INFJ, just by looking in your eyes, even before I saw a video where you said that you are INFJ. I don't know how, but I can feel INFJs by intuition.

[@HillyHonka]

As an ENTP, I relate more to Gandalf amongst the characters chosen in this video. I tend to be pretty well balanced between my Ti and Fe and even though I can often be quite contemplative, I do enjoy interacting with others. However, I can do either one on one interaction or small group interaction. I also don’t mind leading a discussion in a topic I am familiar with or listening and giving an occasional reply if it is new information that I am interested in learning.

[@CognitivePersonality]

Ah yes, I can definitely see this! This similar balance is probably why him and Bilbo get on so well!

[@HillyHonka]

Yes, that’s very true. I think that during interaction with others we tend to relate more to those who have the same two judging functions as we do so an INFJ and an ENTP would be able to get along very well. My wife is an ISFJ and even though we are very different in how we perceive the world we are very much alike in how we handle relationships and people interaction. This would likely be true for those who have Te-Fi as well.

[@AdoptionLawSourceTrinity]

I'd like to know what type you think Yoda is. I'm not a fan of Star Wars, but I dig Yoda.

[@CognitivePersonality]

Hmm that's a tricky one. INFJ seems possible, as does ENFP. Perhaps a space in between these two? Or INFP/ISTJ.. This one's going to take a while when I get round to a Star Wars episode!

[@melissakohl7333]

Why not ISFP for Gandalf?

[@yanitabutarbutar7332]

Which cognitive function of INFJ leads the assertiveness when in a group situation?

[@Tified967]

Probably the employment of Fe-Se convergently but from my own experience their Ni-Ti is often enough to on it's own to gain that respect in receptive individuals

[@ajaywankhede1905]

I would agree on all.but aragorn is a sure shot ESTP whatever he is but first and foremost he is a warrior archetype so ISTP or ESTP..

[@CognitivePersonality]

CPT doesn't particularly ascribe to archetypes but I see where you are going! I would argue Aragorn is a gentle king foremost, with the warrior archetype being a choice against his lineage :)

[@irenecheca6575]

Why Gim lin ENTS and not ESTJ?

[@penandpike]

I really don't understand anything about this matter, But Why 16personalities.com has different opinion about Gandalf-INTJ, Frodo-INFP, Borimir-ESTJ and maybe some others. I as an INTJ will definitely relate more to Gandalf then Legolas.

[@CognitivePersonality]

16P uses a Big 5 disguised as an MBTI code - it has nothing to do with cognitive functions; individual type varies and many INFJs are much more T than F, and vice versa for INTJs. It depends on the individual :)

[@nikharagrawal5808]

Hey... Have you considered movies primarily for this?

[@CognitivePersonality]

Yes :)

[@nikharagrawal5808]

Oh! That is nice... But I would still love typing fictional characters from book... I am doing it with Pride and Prejudice this very moment! I hope many of your viewers and you are interested in this sort of thing and that you end up doing it!

[@CognitivePersonality]

@@nikharagrawal5808 I'm definitely considering a few books but will have to see! :)

[@CallmeOzymandias]

I see Aragorn as more of a mature istp (which would resemble an infj in many ways) than really an infj. He is supposed to be like 87 right? But that's just my opinion and I'm likely biased being an istp myself haha.

[@CognitivePersonality]

ISTP is definitely a solid candidate! I swayed towards INFJ in the end (Fe authority, inner experiential>rationalistic emphasis) but I do agree an individuated ISTP could be very Aragorn-like!

[@CallmeOzymandias]

@@CognitivePersonality It's always more difficult to determine the type of more mature/individuated characters.

[@rickrivers2021]

Gandalf, Aragorn, and Legolas I agree. Boromir is an ESTP who's Se-Fe is overpowering his Ti and Ni because he cannot create a framework or see a vision that gives hope. Don't see the Si. Even if he were Fe dom, I'd still choose ENFJ before ESFJ. Gimli I think is ESFP. I see the Te and Se, but I find his Ni too heavily overpowered by Se. It doesn't seem like he's looping though, so I don't see Ni as an absent parent function, more as a suppressed inferior. Though I guess that doesn't fit with your framework, because if I remember right, your assertion is that introverted judging function just be used with an introverted perception function. To me, Fi can just as easily be paired with Se though.

[@mattmatthewmatchuu]

We may type with different systems, do you adhere to dr linda berens interaction styles and temperaments? Aragorn has very pessimistic si thats a lot more apparent than an infj. I think of it more of an istp as he has pragmatically rejected his inheritance because si critic wont let him repeat his bloodlines past. He also has that Ni child luck, use of multiple weapons. I think an infj would look at the affiliative side of their royal heritage as a chance to change the world for good. Istp could fully rebel and choose some ranger lifestyle without Fi critic eating them alive. On gimli, i can see entj from the books as he plays more of a leadership role. In the movies esfp lol as jackson made him the comedian who never really argued with aragorn or gandalf. But same quadra no less for aragorn and gimli. I find infj explanations so dangerously non systematic lol but you guys are fascinating to me delving into their souls of each person... my typing is more semantics. Bilbo, i can dig it.

[@CognitivePersonality]

Hi! I do not ascribe to such systems, no :) Terms such as Fi critic are not employed within CPT, but as for the Fe authority of the INFJ it is apparent that Aragorn struggles to juggle his sense of destiny with his distaste of corruption/mankind. I do not believe Aragorn has a supressable Fe nor a constant Ti employment, though in terms of Se I can to some extent find that comparable to that of the ISTP. Codecs and lenses rotate within CPT, so he can definitely spend periods inhabiting an ISTP stack :) Cheers for the awesome comment!