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#1 ·
Anyone here watch it? It is mildly overrated if I'm going to be critical about it but it's still good nonetheless. Guess the type of the main cast below.

The Crawleys
Violet Crawley
Robert Crawley
Cora Crawley
Mrs Isobel Crawley
Matthew Crawley
Lady Mary Crawley
Lady Edith Crawley
Lady Sybil Crawley

The Staff
Mr. Carson
Mrs Hughes
Mrs Patmore
John Bates
Sarah O'Brien
Thomas Barrow
William Mason
Anna Smith
Daisy
Tom Branson

Discuss :happy:. I'll pitch in soon.
 
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#77 ·
But then why is she more attracted to iNtuitives? I get along with sensors well sometimes, too, but I still feel that I prefer Ns. Look at Richard Carlisle (ENTJ?), Matthew (INFP), etc. for instance. She just tends to show a preference for people who seem like clear Ns, in terms of finding them like-minded.
 
#78 ·
Because relationships aren't totally influenced on MBTI types. Sensors can get attracted to Intuitives and vice versa. As for your argument that you are supposedly an Intuitive and you are more attracted to fellow iNtuitives, it doesn't hold up, since you can be mistyped and so can be the other people you are attracted to.
 
#81 ·
Always thought Maggie Smith and her character were kind of ISTJ, maybe (not actually sure about S/N in all honesty). Her character might be a Te dom.
 
#82 ·
Violet may indeed be ISTJ or ESTJ.

As for Maggie Smith... Alan Rickman (who worked with her on Harry Potter) has described Maggie Smith as perhaps the wittiest person alive. He could never keep a straight face in between takes when he was in a scene with her (and especially when Maggie Smith got into banter with Michael Gambon).

I know that's not sufficient information for actually assigning a type, but it would be a rare ISTJ indeed who could be termed the wittiest person alive. So I'm guessing that ISTJ is unlikely to be her real-life type.
 
#83 ·
Violet Crawley: ESTJ. Says what she thinks and is very committed to tradition/family.
Robert Crawley: ISFJ. Ditto on clinging to tradition, but he's more driven by his emotional reactions which are always externalized (Fe) and memories (Si) than his mother is.
Cora Crawley: ESFJ maybe? She's tough to type. She seems to me to use a lot of Fe in her caring attitude and the ease with which she wraps her husband around her little finger. And she's committed to tradition too, I do think.
Mrs Isobel Crawley: ESTP. She loves shaking things up in her own way; very non-judgmental and rational. I love her relationship with Matthew.
Matthew Crawley: INFP. Definitely a Fi dominant personality; that guy is so moral.
Lady Mary Crawley: ENTJ. Clearly a big Te user who's uncomfortable acting on her personal ethical code. A lot of her early "rebellion" could also stem from being an NT raised to be an SJ.
Lady Edith Crawley: INFJ. Tough to type but I think that type fits her the best. She's looking for approval/validation a lot which is a trait I've noticed in my INFJ friends, and she's actually pretty idealistic/romantic, and the Se in that function stack would go along with her knack for driving.
Lady Sybil Crawley: ENFP. She's not as outgoing as the stereotypical extrovert but I think she uses more Ne than Fi, especially in the first season when she was interacting with people other than Branson haha. That starts to show again in the third.

Mr Carson: ISTJ. No argument haha.
Mrs Hughes: ISFJ. More caring/open than Mr Carson, but still practical.
Mrs Patmore: ESFJ.
John Bates: IxFJ? Idk. I stopped paying attention to his storyline after a while - it got so contrived. I think he's probably an ISFJ - he's very altruistic.
Sarah O'Brien: INTJ. Quite cold, though you do see her Fi come out in the Mr Lang storyline.
Thomas Barrow: INTJ again. I love his character.
William Mason: ENFJ? Probably a Fe user - he wears his heart on his sleeve.
Anna Smith: ENFP. Outgoing, determined, smart and kind.
Daisy: ISFP. She's quite grounded and it's obvious when she gets caught up in one of Thomas' more intuitive schemes. Also she is so full of Fi.
Tom Branson: ENTP. That shared Ne is part of his great rapport with Sybil, I think. And I definitely see Ti in him.
 
#84 ·
After finishing Season 3, I think Violet is a 3w4, not a 1w2. She's focused on protecting her family, or at least the image of her family (first when she's trying to persuade Mrs. Levinson to part with her money and later when she finds out that Ethel is working at Mrs. Crawley's, putting the entire family at risk of scandal). I agree that she's ESTJ.
 
#85 ·
I still think Sybil is an INFP. Although she seems to have more Ne than your average INFP, she seems way too quiet, introspective and genuinely introverted. My INFP cousin has far more Ne than Sybil and she still identifies as INFP because she knows deep down that she's more Fi than Ne. ENFPs tend to be very open, bubbly, etc. and Sybil may be sociable sometimes she is still way too quiet to be genuinely extroverted. She's always talking about her personal values, although not as much as Matthew (who I think is also an INFP who just acts INFJ sometimes) but she does seem to be very driven by them. "I will not give him up!" "I'm interested, I'm political, I have opinions!" both seem extremely Fi and very few ENFPs would have such... outbreaks. She always seems serene and calm and sweet and lovely but she still has the ability to defend herself when her personal values are threatened, especially when she's seen as immature and naive by her family. Generally Fi-doms tend to be able to defend themselves really well when their personal values are being threatened, and also they care a lot about other people and making a difference in their lives. That is why she supports Gwen, why she marries Tom, why she bonds well with Isobel and Matthew, etc. I think the confusion in regards to her type is mainly because of her enneatype, which is most likely 4w5 - I think that's why she gets along with Branson from the start, since he's most likely an ENTP; she can understand Ts as well, and seems to have more patience with them. Also Branson is very emotional for an ENTP, which is why people think he is ENFP, but he seems to fit the profile of an ENTP better; his ability to manage the estate, his political beliefs, his hot-headed passionate nature, etc. are all very Ne + Ti. So I stand by this opinion - Sybil is a non-stereotypical INFP (since INFPs in fiction tend to be socially awkward dreamers, and she may be a dreamer but she also wants to realize her dreams) and Tom is a very passionate ENTP (which isn't really rare for ENTPs, is it?). I can go into this more, if needed! :)
 
#86 ·
I also think Sybil is an INFP. She thinks through her decisions more than would be expected from an ENFP. Everything needs to be 'right' - in line with her values. She is very loyal and accepting. I think an ENFP would be more critical of other people's decisions, especially her sisters'. She tries her hardest not to take sides unless she really has to. She seems more aware of keeping others happy than most ENFPs. I think she becomes more like an ENFP after becoming close with Tom because he helps instigate her into action and introduces her to the outside world. This makes her appear more focused on external matters. Before this she is much less opinionated. Only when she finds a necessary cause does she become outspoken. Otherwise she is more placid.




I think Bates is an ISFJ. He never stands up for himself even when he has done the right thing. Loyalty is very important to him, so much that he lets people treat him badly. I think an INFJ would be more opinionated and outspoken. He shows a lot of Si in the way he thinks about the past (but is unlikely to share his concerns with others).
 
#87 ·
I also think Sybil is an INFP. She thinks through her decisions more than would be expected from an ENFP. Everything needs to be 'right' - in line with her values. She is very loyal and accepting. I think an ENFP would be more critical of other people's decisions, especially her sisters'. She tries her hardest not to take sides unless she really has to. She seems more aware of keeping others happy than most ENFPs. I think she becomes more like an ENFP after becoming close with Tom because he helps instigate her into action and introduces her to the outside world. This makes her appear more focused on external matters. Before this she is much less opinionated. Only when she finds a necessary cause does she become outspoken. Otherwise she is more placid.
INFPs can be extremely decisive and outspoken. Some INFPs do turn out to be the extreme INFP stereotype (the "emo dreamer") but there's others who develop their Ne well and they turn out to use their Fi to defend themselves and their opinions. I think she becomes more herself when she marries Tom but I don't think it makes her an ENFP - I think he just helps her bring out the Ne in her, being an Ne-dom himself.
 
#90 ·
The Crawleys
Violet Crawley-ISTJ
Robert Crawley- ISFJ
Cora Crawley - ESFJ
Mrs Isobel Crawley - ENFJ
Matthew Crawley - INTP
Lady Mary Crawley - INFP
Lady Edith Crawley - ISFJ
Lady Sybil Crawley - ENFP

The Staff
Mr. Carson - ISTJ
Mrs Hughes - ISFJ
Mrs Patmore- ESFP
John Bates - ISTJ
Sarah O'Brien- INTJ
Thomas Barrow - ENTJ
William Mason- ISFP
Anna Smith - ENFP
Daisy - ESFP
Tom Branson - ENTP
Ethel Perks - ESFP
 
#93 ·
Since the new season is airing in the U.S., I figured this thread could use some more exploration.
 
#94 · (Edited)
Mary tends to be enormously logical and blunt but live in the moment without thinking about the consequences of her actions -- I think she's an ISTP, although her inability to get over Matthew's death suggests INTP (Si acting up under stress).

Edith - ISFP. Emotional decisions all the way.

Sybil - INFP, and the nicest one of the bunch.

Lady Violet - ESTJ. No changes!!
Lord Grantham - ISTJ. Rigid, traditional.
Lady Grantham - ESFJ. Sadly gullible, too.
Rose - ESFP. Loves fun, acts on her emotions.
Matthew ... haven't decided yet. INFP or INFJ, I think. Leaning INFP, since he acts on his emotions a lot.
Isabelle: ENFJ. Hates tradition, is out to help everyone.

Daisy - ISTJ. The way she hated lying to William on his deathbed screamed STJ.
Mr. Carlson - ISTJ.
Mrs. Hughes - ISFJ.
Mrs. Patmore - ESXJ
Thomas - ISTP. Not much of a plotter, leaves that to...
O'Brien - INTJ.
Anna - ENFP, and a sweetheart.
Bates - probably ISFJ, since he takes the blame for everything. =/
 
#95 ·
Some characters are such stereotypes of their types - Cora, for instance, is the typical "perfect hostess, kind and loving mother" ESFJ. Rose is the "party-goer/rebel who loves fashion and trends" ESFP. Sybil is the "I will advocate for you but I'm also a terribly kind person" INFP. Carson is the "tradition is the best" ISTJ, etc. they fall close to stereotypes. But I still love them all!! :)
What do you guys think of Baxter, Cora's new maid? I feel she's some sort of IxFx?
 
#96 ·
Mary tends to be enormously logical and blunt but live in the moment without thinking about the consequences of her actions -- I think she's an ISTP, although her inability to get over Matthew's death suggests INTP (Si acting up under stress).
Still grieving the death of your husband 6 months after his death is not Si acting up under stress. It's a perfectly normal and human reaction and isn't related to any cognitive functions. Especially considering the fact that said husband was young and his death was brutal and unexpected.
 
#101 ·
Would someone please explain to me how Anna is an ENFP? I have watched the show from the beginning but I thought her to be more introverted. Could have been a beginner's mistake! Just wondering!

Thanks in advance! :)
 
#102 ·
We know xxFP. She is more serious and deep than Lady Rose MacClare (ESFP) and she is not like Lady Sybil (ISFP, i.e. free spirit but down to earth). So INFP or ENFP... Anna has got too much Sanguine (the four temperaments) to be an INFP. INFPs are dreamers, but Anna is not. And ENFPs often seem introverted since they are not as physical as other extroverts, but their main focus are always on the external objects.
My brother is ENFP.
 
#103 ·
Sybil is a forward thinking dreamer -- an NFP. It's all about impassioned futuristic ideals and gathering ideas from the tangible world around her, not gathering sensory information or acting rashly in the moment. That's why she and Branson got on so well -- both idealistic personalities.

Anna... is possibly an extrovert, she seems to warm up to people very quickly. She can be assertive and outspoken, which is more an ENFP trait than an INFP trait. But, I'd need to rewatch the first season to have a strong opinion on Anna.
 
#105 ·
In my opinion? No. It sucks now. Fellowes is rehashing old plot lines from earlier seasons. He's doing a rinse and repeat with the same patterns. Sybil is dead. Matthew is dead. Mary is still the hottest bitchy thing in shoe leather, despite having the personality of a turnip. Edith cannot catch a break to save her life, and gets screwed over in everything she does. Oh, and Anna and Bates must go through one emotionally angst-ridden situation after another, because God forbid we should have one season where they are happy and actually talking to one another! Then again, I'm bitter. After he killed off two of my favorite characters and decided to prolong the series after it should have ended for financial gain, I started resenting all his writing choices. Season 3 should have had a happy bookend conclusion -- Mary and Matthew have a boy, an heir to Downton, everyone is happy, it's all resolved, and the story concludes. Instead, the angst, melodrama, and soap continues in an offensive rehash of earlier season plot lines.

Whew... rant over. :p
 
#106 ·
Yeah, I agree, Anna is very ENFP. Only an ENFP could've figured out how to get Bates out of prison (it takes some SERIOUS extroverted intuition to do what she did in series three, and Fi can be shown in her devotion to him. Moreover, after episode three in series four, where the rape incident occurs, she gets a bit more Fi... it's easily noticeable if you know MBTI).

Rose is the most obvious ESFP ever. Well-meaning, slightly shallow, party-going... she's almost a stereotype! She's different than INFP Sybil, who was very socially forward and a free spirit, like Rose, but had an innate sense of respect and kindness, which is absolutely adorable.

Guys, what do you think Mary's type is? I always found her ENTJ, but I've heard some amazing theories for ISTP and I feel very conflicted!
 
#108 ·
The Crawleys
Violet Crawley-ESTJ
Robert Crawley-ESFJ
Cora Crawley-ISTJ
Mrs Isobel Crawley-ENFP
Matthew Crawley-ISFJ
Lady Mary Crawley-ESTJ or ISTJ
Lady Edith Crawley-ISFP
Lady Sybil Crawley-ENFP

The Staff
Mr. Carson -INFJ
Mrs Hughes-ESFP
Mrs Patmore-ESFJ
John Bates -INFJ
Sarah O'Brien-ISTJ
Thomas Barrow-INTJ
William Mason-ENFP
Anna Smith-ESFP
Daisy-ESFJ
Tom Branson-ENFP
 
#109 ·
The Crawleys
Violet - ESTJ

Robert - ISFJ, introverted, didn't like his house overrun with soldiers, all duty and honor, but emotional.

Cora - ESFJ. Easily manipulated, outgoing, always involved in everyone else's business.

Isabel - ENFJ, possibly. Futuristic minded, always zeroed in on one specific task. Maybe ESFJ, though, just one who embraces more Ne and has a liberal political base (help the poor people! how dare you be rich!).

Matthew - INFP, I think. Kind of resistant to anyone else's influence, does what HE feels is right. But possibly ISFJ.

Mary - Unsure. She's hard to type. STJ or STP.

Edith - ISFP. Impulsive, emotional but hides it, very easily hurt.

Sybil - INFP. I think she's more Fi than Ne and also rather quiet.


The Staff
Carson - any more obviously ISTJ and it would be printed on his forehead. Rules! Social rules! Custom! Tradition! You break the rules, you pay the price! DON'T TOUCH THAT, IT'S BEEN THERE FOR 15O YEARS!

Mrs. Hughes - ISFJ. Like Carson in some ways, but better with people.

The rest, I'm unsure about -- except Barrow. I think INTJ is a good guess.
 
#110 ·
Yeah, Mary's hard to type. I feel like she's a feeling-inferior, so I'm kind of torn between ISTP, and ExTJ.
 
#111 ·
I'm actually kind of thinking that Mary's an ENTJ - she has some xSTP qualities but she seems like a Te - dom. She is probably an NT raised to be an SJ. I can relate a lot considering I'm an ENTJ who grew up around a lot of SJs. My mother is an ISxJ (very Robert like), my father is an ENFx (with a sanguine temperment to match Coras). My grandmother is an ESFJ, who acts like some kind of Isobel/Violet hybrid. Both of my grandfathers are xSTJs. The exception is my grandmother, who was an INFP. I struggled to understand her, as Mary struggled to understand Matthew. She was ill for most of my life, besides having debilitating ddepression and anxiety. I would become angry and frustrated with her because I couldn't understand. It was only after I went through anxiety and depression myself that I could understand her. I finally thought I could could have a strong relationship with her again, but it was too late - she died from a terminal brain tumor a day after I got out of hospitalization for my depression. I dealt with the guilt the same way mary dealt with Matthew's death.

Yeah, I guess our grieving processes were really similar, which I realize is no concrete evidence for her being an ENTJ but.

Also Anna is the cutest ENFP to ever ENFP
 
#112 ·
I think Mary is an ENTJ too ( or maybe INTJ ). She speaks like a ENTJ girl I know. ESTPs are much more active and excited when speaking. Mary is very focused and calm. She is Te dom/aux. I see her as a N too, raised to be a SJ. She is rather open minded and unconventional in a lot of her choices.

I see Sybil as an Fi-dom ENFP. She is quite extravert and really wants to help people by word and actions. She is also a good and confident speaker. That's tertiary Te, INFPs are more passive.
 
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