Orpheus from Hadestown ENFJ by Rebecca requested by anonymous
Extroverted Feeling (Fe) “Lover, when I sing my song, all the birds gonna sing along, and they’ll come flying round to me to lay their feathers at my feet.
Orpheus is effortlessly charming, able to gain the adoration of many people just by being himself and singing his songs. He is very popular among the people “on top,” as they find his songs enchanting and him quite endearing. But his popular appeal is seen most clearly when he goes down to Hadestown and attempts to get Eurydice back – he becomes a leader of a movement for freedom through his love and passion. His emotional message, especially in “If It’s True,” ends up catching the attention of everyone, including Persephone. Even Hades, who is generally quite callous, finds his heart melted by Orpheus’s songs, leading to him allowing Eurydice to leave – though with a catch.
Introverted Intuition (Ni) “You see the world?…I’ll make it beautiful for you.”
Orpheus is highly idealistic, always looking to the future with a bright eye and often a great deal of optimism and determination. He promises beautiful and wonderful things for Eurydice, telling her that with his music he will be able to change the world. However, he can also be somewhat detached from reality – in “Chant I/Epic II,” he ends up ignoring Eurydice’s calls for help in order to work on his song. He sees the more intangible things – love, music, stories, kindness – as important, rather than wealth or anything physical. However, his hope – even if it isn’t logical or realistic – is what allows him to get to Hadestown and nearly gets Eurydice back in his arms.
Extroverted Sensing (Se) “Give me the sky that you can’t buy or sell at any price, and I’ll give you a song for free, ‘cuz that’s how life oughta be.”
First and foremost, Orpheus is a singer who creates and changes the world through his beautiful music, which requires a great deal of creativity. Of course, his music is highly attached to the sense of sound, which Orpheus clearly has been able to master. He feels a strong connection to the natural world, always talking about the trees and the sky and how much he enjoys “Living it Up on Top.” He seems to enjoy a simplistic life without excessive luxuries – although, he sometimes ends up living a bit too simplistically, without a penny to his name. However, his connections to the moment and reality only go so far – when he becomes detached from the oncoming winter and Eurydice’s discontent, she ends up falling under Hades’ spell.
Introverted Thinking (Ti) “To the end of time…to the end of the earth.”
Most of the time, Orpheus isn’t using logic to face a situation – instead, he ends up following his more idealistic views of the world. He is more engrossed in his songs and making progress on them than helping Eurydice to prepare for the winter or getting money to support them. When he discovers that Eurydice has gone to Hadestown, he quickly leaps on the possibility of going there and getting her back even though Hermes advises him that it will be difficult and likely to fail. He usually relies on his Fe charm to get things done rather than using any of his own personal logic. For instance, everything he speaks about in “Wedding Song” he plans to get through nature singing along with him.
Type 9: The Peacemaker
Wing 1: The Reformer
Orpheus is a Type 9 who lives in a world of his own, sometimes looking past reality and its conflicts while sticking to his songs. When he starts to realize the threat of winter, he ends up unable to do anything but continue working on his music. His idealism and desire for happiness in the world around him prevents him from fully interacting with reality, and the real conflict that Eurydice brings up. Though he sparks a rebellion in Hadestown, all he wants is to have Eurydice back in his life however possible. He never seems comfortable creating conflict with Hades directly, instead choosing to stay true to what he wants and do whatever he can to move toward resolution.
Orpheus is constantly dreaming of a better world that he wants to be fully realized, showing his 1 wing. He is described as being able "to make you see how the world could be in spite of the way that it is.” Orpheus’s optimism is not empty – he does pursue having a positive and free world, although he is not pressed into action until Eurydice goes to Hadestown. He is not unafraid of forging new paths to move forward, as he walks to Hadestown in spite of the many dangers. Change, if it is in the name of peace and connection, is something Orpheus understands and is willing to pursue.
Introverted Intuition (Ni) “And no, this isn’t over! Hell, it’s just begun!”
Leo shows throughout the story that he almost always looking forward. He sets his goals and moves towards them – he wants to make a good living for himself and Lucille, he wants to return to the north, and later on he wants to be able to escape the false accusations directed towards him in Mary Phagan’s case. He mostly keeps to himself and tends to be lost within his head, never quite really appreciating what is happening in the moment until it’s too late for him.
Extraverted Thinking (Te) “Twenty-eight bottles of caps at four dollars the gross – this is wrong, this is wrong
I can fix this.”
Leo focuses on the logical side of things to make decisions, such as when he refuses to have a picnic with Lucille because there is no use for it in his mind. He seeks to organize the outside world according to his thoughts. However, he sometimes finds himself appearing detatched and with a lack of emotion towards others due to his logical thoughts, which eventually leads to people using this part of personality to justify the accusations brought to him. His job in the factory requires him to use these skills and therefore his thinking his highly devloped.
Introverted Feeling (Fi) “A little man who’s scared and blind, too lost to find the words he needs.”
Even though Leo doesn’t usually rely on emotions, we find when his feelings come up it is out of a deeply personal place. He has his own set of morals and ideals that don’t align with those of the southerns, as well as being Jewish. He speaks out about what he believes is right, trying to defend himself from the accusations in the Mary Phagan case. He also develops a deep respect and love for Lucille that keeps them bonded until the end.
Extraverted Sensing (Se) “I let the moment pass me by – I stay where I am in control.”
Leo gets lost within his own thoughts and mind, usually finding difficulty in appreciating the moment. It takes him a good deal of time to process things and living in the moment is simply not how he functions except for in moments of major stress. He is forced to appreciate all the time he has when he realizes it is running out in later parts of the show, managing to spend time with his wife and later praying before he is killed.
Type 5: The Investigator
Wing 4: The Individualist
Leo is pursuing truth and structure in his life usually on his own, even as everything crumbles, showing that he is a Type 5. He distances himself from others, primarily pursuing his work and making sure everything is functioning properly. He naturally tends toward isolation, preferring to figure things out for himself rather than engaging with others. His emotions toward the world are guided primarily by observation, such as how he recognizes his deep love for Lucille once she has taken incredible action. He focuses on what is true to guide his thoughts and feelings, learning to understand things privately before sharing them externally.
In Atlanta, Leo feels his differences from other people very strongly, demonstrating his 4 wing. He cannot find a way to fit in with the people around him, even his own wife, which leads him into greater isolation. The song “How Can I Call This Home?” demonstrates that he feels his disconnection from the people of the South from his very core. Leo finds his own emotions are difficult to express externally, as he must process them within first whether it be his statement to the court or his affection for his wife. Part of this is due to the deep, intense emotion he carries, reconciled with his affinity for logical, independent thought.
Anatole Kuragin from Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 ESTP by Rebecca
Extraverted Sensing (Se) “All I care for is gaiety and women, and there’s no dishonor in that!”
Anatole lives in a world filled with thrills for him to take part in, spending much of his time flirting and drinking. He doesn’t think about anything except taking in everything with his senses as it comes along. As Pierre states, he is very capable at “living in the moment.” He acts on his whims and doesn’t often consider deeper implications, such as when he decides to pursue Natasha and convince her to elope with him after only meeting her twice. He is also very physically attractive, which is noted by all other characters that lay eyes upon him.
Introverted Thinking (Ti) “Just no more unmarried heiresses, so plain and boring!”
When Anatole puts his mind to something, it is nearly impossible to separate him from it. He quickly decides that he wants Natasha for his own, pursuing her relentlessly even with warnings from Dolokhov not to continue with it. He makes up his own decisions with his own course of thought, using his inner logic to justify everything he does. He does not often appear as a logical character with many of the decisions he makes, but it is evident he always personally believes that his course of action was the best way to go according to what he wants and thinks.
Extraverted Feeling (Fe) “Don’t lower your eyes, I love you. I am in love dear, I am in love.”
Anatole is extremely charming, able to woo many women with his good looks and charisma, including Natasha. He is able to use this to his advantage in many situations, able to convince others to help him in his endeavors. However, the best example of how he uses his Fe is how he effortlessly manipulates Natasha into “falling in love” with him. He openly speaks of love with her when they meet for the second time and ends up kissing her, which ends up making her believe that she is indeed in love with him. He soon convinces her to elope with him, always using his Fe along the way to charm her into doing so.
Introverted Intuition (Ni) “I’ve found a new pleasure, and I’m taking her away.”
Anatole doesn’t think about depth or possible effects of his actions – he simply does, and then deals with the consequences as they come. This fault of his is lamented by his friend Dolokhov, who appears to be the true mastermind behind much of the elopement. Anatole appears very shallow throughout the show – after all, “he spends his money on women and wine.” His lack of foresight and deep thinking is part of the reason why his plan to marry Natasha and take her for his own completely falls apart. He lives in the moment, and doesn’t plan or look ahead.
Type 7: The Enthusiast
Wing 8: The Challenger
Anatole focuses on keeping himself entertained and far away from any kind of negative feelings, marking him as a Type 7. He says that he only cares for “gaiety and women,” and that is reflected in his constant risk-taking but enthusiastic behavior. His life revolves around finding excitement wherever he can, and avoiding any kind of serious, meaningful experiences. He becomes frustrated when Dolokhov tries to bring logic into their plans, and when Pierre presses the weight of the situation. Whatever depth of feeling Anatole has, he tries to avoid it, always wanting levity and a lack of consequences.
Anatole is forceful and confident in his efforts to make things happen, demonstrating his 8 wing. He refuses to take any kind of no for an answer, always pushing further until he can get a result that pleases him. He uses this most strongly on Natasha, seeing that he has a chance at seducing her and thus doing whatever he can to get her affections. When he decides to elope with Natasha, he does everything in his power to do so, planning and gathering money. Though these plans inevitably fail, he shows a remarkable persistence in pushing for what he wants in his life, even if it is a quickly developed relationship with Natasha.
Extroverted Thinking (Te) “Whatever it is, whatever it takes, whatever bookings we can get we take them all. If there’s a club in town where we can play a set, we are not finished yet.”
Donny is a natural leader, taking his ideas for the future and putting them into action with efficiency and precision. He organizes the band by bringing it together, and then falls into position as its leader. He is purposeful and motivated, not letting money or other people get in the way of his dream of getting to New York City. This is shown in “Right This Way,” where he presses the band to take every gig they can to get money, acting as a leader even in his darkest moment. Donny is always planning, always trying to move forward, always taking the reins to find success and satisfaction in his life.
Introverted Intuition (Ni) “Donny Novitski knows this is a lifeline, a once in a millennium shot, and I’m gonna take it, take aim at my target, and hit it with all that I got.”
Donny is always looking ahead, aiming toward a specific goal to make it in reach. From the very beginning of the show, he has been aiming for one thing: going to New York City to perform and become famous. This overarching goal leads him to create his band of all veterans, letting nothing stand in his way as he gets them through the various trials of the contest. He sees past the way America is treating its veterans, preferring emotional authenticity and truth (Fi). Even when things don’t go according to plan, he finds a way to keep everything as momentum.
Extroverted Sensing (Se) “It’s a gutsy risk we’ll be taking. Times like this, you hold on to what’s real. That’s the honest statement we’re making.”
Donny is not afraid of risk-taking when he feels it is justified, launching into new ideas if he believes they can bring him forward. Almost immediately after hearing about the contest, he decides he absolutely must go for it. He decides, last minute, to have Julia sing the original “Welcome Home” lyrics despite the risk of losing the contest. He is a natural creator and performer, demonstrated through his composition skills and his long history of playing music. Donny knows when to step forward and take risks, reading the moment to find his advantage.
Introverted Feeling (Fi) “What happened over there is true. What this band means to all of us is true. What I feel for you, Julia, is true. No matter how tough it is, no matter how much time it takes, I need to be with you. That is true.”
Donny is in touch with his emotions as he returns from World War II, sometimes all too much. He feels immense guilt over the death of his best friend, which he feels is his fault. He is constantly grappling with these feelings, though they are not always externally apparent. Donny constantly reinforces the importance of having an all-veteran band because of its emotional authenticity in the midst of showy patriotism. He cares immensely about truth, carrying this forward even as his band grows in following and fame.
Donny is a Type 3 laser-focused on his goals, on not only finding his dreams but getting recognition for his work.
From the moment he hears about the contest, he is putting together a vision of winning and exactly how he can do such a thing. The song “Donny Novitski” shows his foresight and his planning, as he organizes a perfect plot in his mind of how he can get to the top. He sometimes glosses over the feelings of his fellow band members in his relentless pursuit of getting to New York and winning the competition. His leadership is not truly callous, however, as it comes from a place of deep, genuine need to achieve his dreams after the horrors of war.
His wing is a 4 due to his focus on individuality, with a desire to find acknowledgement for his own accomplishments.
When he feels underappreciated for his unique talents, he does everything in his power for people to see that he does indeed have skills.
Donny can come off as hyper-confident in his musical talents, but at the end of the day he craves the external recognition performance can provide. He feels a longing for things just out of his reach, a sense that everyone around him has reached a certain level of completion he has not attained yet because of what he has lost in the war. This partially informs why he creates a band of all veterans: they have a unique standing in the competition, and they all have genuine experiences that cannot be replicated in anyone else’s music.
Antigone from Antigone ENFP by Rebecca Note: Quotes taken from the Richard Emil Braun translation.
Extroverted Intuition (Ne) “Does anyone know? Maybe, down there, all this is pure.”
Antigone looks ahead and beyond her current state to possibilities and implications that are yet to be.
Unlike her sister Ismene, she appears unperturbed by the idea of risk and breaking the law, willing to step outside the lines drawn by Kreon. She worries about what would happen if her brother is left unburied, so she leaps at the opportunity to bury him herself. She seems to embrace the idea of death, less afraid of what it could be than ready to find out. She considers ideas such as justice and morality within the world of the dead, wondering about peace and terror all at once.
Introverted Feeling (Fi) “…I did not believe that Zeus was the one who had proclaimed it; neither did Justice, or the gods of the dead whom Justice lives among.”
Antigone dedicates herself to what she sees as a higher justice, fearing little when she believes she is doing what is right and good. She acts directly against Kreon’s edict, burying her brother knowing that she will die for it. To her, the burial is a moral necessity and her duty, and she is willing to break any law and suffer any consequence to do what she believes is right. When Kreon sentences her to death, Antigone discusses how her morality aligns with that of the gods, above any mortal law. She is not interested in aligning with what Thebes thinks, but sticking to what she sees as absolute truth and good.
Extroverted Thinking (Te) “No, shout it, proclaim it. I’ll hate you the more for keeping silence.”
Antigone is a forceful personality, using her intensity to create change in the world.
Her decision to bury Polyneices comes as much from thought as it does a place of love and devotion. She knows that she will be discovered, and that her actions will become a signal of Kreon’s injustice to Thebes. She shows a desire to push others towards her way of thinking, whether they bend to it or not – in particular, she demonstrates her worldview to Kreon and becomes frustrated when Ismene only supports her long after the burial. She wants others to understand and follow her, but refuses to forego any part of her self or her views to get such support (Fi).
Introverted Sensing (Si) “Look at me now, citizens of my homeland. I walk the last path, watching my last of sunlight.”
Personal attachments to the past and nostalgia are not enough to keep Antigone from action. When she is about to die, she calls out to her city and speaks of the myth of Niobe. She shows this kind of nostalgia only when she is facing death, reaching out to her home and places of comfort. She is almost too willing to let go of life when it comes to defying the edict, showing little desire to stay for Ismene or Haimon. Though the past undeniably drives her tragedy, she keeps her sights set on much loftier ideas (Ne, Fi).
Antigone gives her life to do what is right, even if it is against the law, making her into a Type 1. She becomes intensely frustrated with her sister Ismene for not siding with her to bury Polyneices. Ismene does not stand up to Antigone’s high standards for action and righteousness, and thus Antigone turns her back. She believes fully that burying her brother is the right thing to do, and never backs down from it even when facing death. No matter what the law is, she does not care: the afterlife for her brother is more important than Creon’s edict, and even her own life.
Though Antigone is known as a rebel, she acts out of love, demonstrating her 2 wing. When explaining why she broke the edict and buried her brother, Antigone says that she is born of love. Though she demonstrates immense anger to others who do not support the burial, it is clear that she is driven out of a deep personal care. In the moments preceding her burial, she expresses a deep sense of loneliness as she goes to her death. She finds that even though she has done what she wanted, she now feels fear and sadness at losing her life with no one around to weep for her.
Introverted Thinking (Ti) “Why do you assume you’re the smartest in the room?”
Aaron Burr presents himself as level-headed and logical, which is how he almost always acts. He feels he can only control himself (discussed in his inferior Fe) and his thoughts and thus focuses on what is logical to him. He finds various ways he can solve his problems, always aiming to have a place in America’s history – he attempts to work with Washington, he ends up running for president in 1800, etc. He finds structure within himself and does not rely on the outside world to guide him in this regard. He is almost never trying to take anyone else down as much as he is attempting to find his own way through – however, when Alexander Hamilton gets in his way, it ends up in the fateful duel that sealed their places in history.
Extraverted Sensing (Se) “I’m not standing still, I am lying in wait.”
Burr is always waiting for the perfect moment to jump out and move himself forward. He tends to go with the flow, waiting to “see which way the wind will blow” before making his decisions completely. It is clear that he takes opportunities when they present themselves, as seen when he takes the Schuyler seat in the Senate as soon as the possibility comes up and then moving on to become president. He is not afraid to make these major decisions when it comes down to it, even if it seems to other outsiders that he is hardly doing a thing. He tends to be grounded and detail-oriented, which is emphasized in situations such as when he talks about how Hamilton was wearing glasses in the final duel (“The World Was Wide Enough”).
Introverted Intuition (Ni) “I want to be in the room where it happens.”
Aaron Burr is willing to look deeper into situations when he must, even if in looking deeper in he ends up coming out with faulty outcomes. He looks ahead to the future and wishes to see himself as a part of the bigger picture of America’s history, which is what drives him to be in “The Room Where It Happens”. He sometimes draws out incorrect conclusions about details collected through his Se, such as how Hamilton wearing glasses meant that he would attempt to kill Burr (“The World Was Wide Enough”). He tends to take his time in everything he does, always trying to gather up more and more information before doing something he might regret – he’s always willing to “Wait For It” and continue moving forward for what happens next.
Extraverted Feeling (Fe) “Talk less. Smile more. Don’t let them know what you’re against or what you’re for.”
Aaron Burr refuses to shake the harmony of the world around him and reveal his inner thoughts. Instead, he caters to what everyone else wants, leading him to appear as if he has no inner beliefs. He is always careful to avoid turning people against him and instead carries on to avoid making the wrong decision in this regard. Burr feels he has no control over the rest of the world, only over himself (“I am the one thing in life I can control!”). He can be very charming, as shown in “A Winter’s Ball” and “The Election of 1800” – but, in the latter, we see that it exhausts him. This is in stark contrast with Hamilton’s inferior Fi, which is a driving force in what eventually leads to their final duel. Burr clearly shows emotion when speaking of his love for both Theodosias in his life, but seems somewhat new to this outpouring of emotion.
Type 9: The Peacemaker
Wing 1: The Reformer
Burr, up until his fateful duel with Hamilton, goes out of his way to avoid conflict, making him a Type 9. From the beginning of the show, he criticizes Hamilton’s abrasiveness and prefers to keep his ideas to himself. He thoroughly believes the best way to make his way up the ranks is to avoid causing any kind of trouble. He avoids stirring up events of any kind, preferring to “Wait For It” and let the world come to him. When he does act, he tends to act in such a way that he is not ruffling so many feathers, even if it means not having clear beliefs and ideas when running for office.
Though he keeps most of his ideas to himself, Burr demonstrates a sense of idealism and desire for a better world that gives him a 1 wing. He is especially concerned about creating a country for his daughter Theodosia to live in. He is devoted to fighting for her to have a good life, and he dedicates himself to shaping the new country. He quietly supports things that are controversial, such as the Constitution. He demonstrates that he does indeed have deep personal understandings of right and wrong, but tends not to share to avoid conflict or failure.
Introverted Feeling (Fi) “Rivers belong where they can ramble, eagles belong where they can fly. I’ve got to be where my spirit can run free – gotta find my corner of the sky!”
Pippin’s story is focused around he tries to find meaning in his life, trying to find where he fits in best. This is a very personal journey that requires him to reflect on his own emotions time and time again. He follows his own moral code, which ends up leading him to stab his father and take over as king when he believes that Charlemagne has done too much harm to the kingdom. He also tries to do what he believes is right when he is with Catherine, eventually choosing to leave behind the players after they try to get him to the grand finale.
Extraverted Intuition “Patching the roof or pitching the hay is not my idea of a perfect day – when you’re extraordinary, you’ve got to extraordinary things!”
Pippin is never satisified with anything he does and the idea of “getting stuck” in a meaningless life is terrifying to him. We see this idea present in “Extraordinary” as he hates the drudgery present on Catherine’s estate, and when he realizes he’s supposed to stay with Catherine and Theo he freaks out and leaves. He jumps from idea to idea, trying to find where he can belong. He can see all sorts of opportunities in his future but needs to find the one that fits him.
Introverted Sensing (Si) “So I am in utter, abject despair.”
Often when Pippin is getting worked up he tends to look back on his past experiences and use them as a basis to propel him forward. He complains about how tragic his life has been to Berthe, Catherine, and anyone else who will listen. He tends to get stuck in his past problems and it takes the Leading Player to get him back “On the Right Track”. When he looks back on previous events he usually speaks of the senses involved, such as when he talks to Charlemagne about what he has seen.
Extraverted Thinking (Te) “I have to start doing something meaningful, but I don’t know what it is.”
Whenever Pippin is stressed out he tends to rely on snark and false facts to carry him through each moment. He uses various “facts” of his past to prove why he is a failure and show how much despair he has gone through. He forgets to care about anyone or anything and instead becomes extremely harsh and difficult to deal with. As Pippin is stressed out throughout the show, his inferior function can be seen scattered throughout the show.
Type 4: The Individualist
Wing 3: The Achiever
Pippin’s core desire is to find what makes him special and what fits him best, always focusing on his individuality and desire to do something great, making him a Type 4. From the beginning of the show, Pippin displays a longing for something more – his own “Corner of the Sky.” He begins a journey to find something external to complete him and show how he is extraordinary, becoming frustrated when nothing seems to work out. He sees himself as innately “Extraordinary,” and that self-impression drives him to do whatever he can to find a sense of glory. He struggles to find satisfaction in the ordinary, to the point that he nearly dives into his death during the finale.
Pippin wishes for greatness in his future, showing that he seeks a sense of external achievement through his 3 wing. His endeavors, up until staying with Catherine, all involve external validation and visible achievements, whether it be sexual exploits, finding glory in the war, or becoming king. Pippin fully believes what is missing in his life has to do with achievement in some regard, something tangible to other people. His desire to be seen as special and successful temporarily drives him away from his life with Catherine and Theo, even though he has a deep emotional connection to the family. He temporarily places his image and achievements over what will actually fulfill him: the simple but deep love he finds with Catherine and her son.
Sonya Rostova from Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 ISFP by Rebecca
Introverted Feeling (Fi) “I won’t see you disgraced.”
As the prologue states, “Sonya is good” – she has a strong moral compass and contains a great depth of emotion. She is not easily swayed by other people and instead stays true to herself, extremely loyal to those she cares about. This is best shown in “Sonya Alone”, where we are given insight into Sonya’s decision to prevent Natasha from eloping because she knows it is the right thing to do. She tends to keep to herself, feeling as if she has the most control over her own feelings. However, she steps up when she knows she must, eventually preventing Natasha from becoming disgraced.
Extraverted Sensing (Se) “How beautiful you looked in the snow!”
Sonya is detail-oriented and capable of acting in the moment if she feels she must. Many of the times when she speaks out involve sensory details, such as Natasha’s sad face or the setting of the opera. She lives in the moment in this regard, always aware of her surroundings and confused when she misses something (“How was it I noticed nothing?”). When she figures out that Natasha is planning to run away, she takes action in order to prevent it from happening. She feels as if she must move immediately and make certain to take concrete action to fix it.
Introverted Intuition (Ni) “Have you thought what his secret reasons may be?”
Sonya is able to see things on a deeper level and looks ahead to what the future might hold. When she finds out about the letters Natasha has been receiving, she begins to question her friend about why Anatole is keeping so many secrets. She is able to see that something is very wrong and knows that Natasha plans to run away even though Natasha never says it explicitly, seeing into the future. She can assess the consequences of her actions in the future, knowing that even though Natasha may hate her for preventing the marriage that it must be done.
Extraverted Thinking (Te) “What am I to do? Who do I ask for help? Is it all on me?”
Sonya struggles with putting plans together and being able to control the world around her. In “Sonya Alone”, she realizes that she must take action to prevent Natasha from eloping, but struggles to believe she’ll be able to organize the world around her and figure out what she must do. She tends to be quiet and doesn’t often speak out about her personal thoughts, instead watching the world around her and not trying to intervene. However, when she must prevent Natasha from running away, she comes up with a plan and is eventually successful.
Type 2: The Helper
Wing 1: The Reformer
For much the show, Sonya is observing and supporting her friend Natasha in little ways, until she finds she must step up and do what is right. She demonstrates Type 2 behavior when she realizes she must help Natasha to get her friend back. Her selflessness in “Sonya Alone” demonstrates a deep care for others, and an even deeper care to have that reciprocated. From that point forward, Sonya does everything she can to comfort Natasha even as Natasha becomes furious. She not only wants Natasha to be safe and happy, but for Natasha to be safe and happy with her.
Her actions are also guided by a strong moral compass, feeling that she must hold herself to doing what is right – therefore, she has a 1 wing. As the prologue says, “Sonya is good” – she does her best to be a good and responsible person in all that she does. She filters her desire to help and receive love through a moral lens. Her decision to act to prevent Natasha from eloping comes from several areas: her desire to do the right thing and keep Natasha from becoming a fallen woman,and her missing her friend.
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Eurydice from Hadestown ISFP by Rebecca requested by anonymous
Introverted Feeling (Fi) “Dreams are sweet, until they’re not. Men are kind, until they aren’t. Flowers bloom until they rot and fall apart.”
Throughout the show, Eurydice stays true to herself and her love for Orpheus, keeping such loyalty constant. Even as Hades seduces her, she thinks about Orpheus and constantly affirms that her heart belongs to him. She is looking out for herself, maintaining independence and the belief that she is different even as everything begins to fall apart. For instance, when she realizes that Orpheus is too stuck in his songs and idealism, Eurydice goes off on her own in an attempt to figure out what to do. She also develops her personal moral center, creating a view of the world coming from her inner feelings as she descends to Hadestown.
Extroverted Sensing (Se) “It’s my gut I can’t ignore – Orpheus, I’m hungry.”
Eurydice acts in the moment and is detail-oriented, doing her best to be sensible and rely on the world in front of her instead of dreams. Unlike Orpheus, she is focused on what is currently happening – for instance, she questions whether they will be able to have a proper wedding in “Wedding Song.” In her defining moment, she acts on instinct and ends up letting Hades get to her and take her to Hadestown, not considering the consequences of the action. She talks about being “hungry” – her instinct is to take the opportunities and get what she craves when it is possible. She also focuses on sensory details, such as in “Flowers” when the sights and sensations guide her understanding of the world.
Introverted Intuition (Ni) “Just keep singing. The coldest night of the coldest year comes right before the spring.”
For the most part, Eurydice is looking ahead – however, this can sometimes be narrow and blind her to the true consequences of her actions. At the beginning of the show, Eurydice ends up thinking to the future, always questioning whether or not Orpheus can provide for her. This ends up consuming her in “Chant I,” as the only thing she claims to want is to have someone to harbor her. Later, once she is in Hadestown and realizes that she may be entirely separated from the living world, she becomes focused on how she could possibly escape. Once Orpheus is leading her out of Hadestown, she is attempting to remain positive and look ahead to a glorious life back together again.
Extroverted Thinking (Te) “Now I see all the pretty songs he sings ain’t gonna harbor me from the wind, the wind, the wind.”
Eurydice’s fatal mistake comes from her desire to find some sort of control over her life in a logical manner. She feels unable to provide for herself, and finds that her relationship with Orpheus will not be able to support her and provide this control. Hades, with his offers of work and an ability to provide shelter, ends up drawing in this side of her and bringing her to Hadestown. She seems to believe that the only thing she has control over is herself – the world is getting worse and worse and all she can do is seek out something that can help her. In this way, Eurydice can be seen as trying to overcompensate with logic as she attempts to find control and a more secure life.
Type 6: The Loyalist
Wing 5: The Investigator
Eurydice’s key desire in Hadestown is to find stability and security: the main feature of a Type 6. This is shown from the beginning of the show, when she questions Orpheus on how he can provide for her in “Wedding Song.” Having survived on her own for so long, she is wary of letting down her guard for any reason, but sees the spark in him that makes her fall in love. However, as the show progresses, she grows disillusioned with Orpheus and ends up turning to Hades and Hadestown itself for a living. She fatefully puts her need for a stable living over her love, even though she finds her way back to Orpheus in the end.
Her wing is a 5, demonstrating her pragmatism and tendency to look at things more critically than Orpheus. When deciding to go to Hadestown, she takes in all she knows about its wealth and work as well as Hades’s words that strike straight in her heart.Though her final decision is an emotional one, Eurydice takes in the information and utilizes it to make her decisions from a more intellectual standpoint. She quickly ascertains that there is something wrong with living and working in Hadestown, no matter how little she wants to believe it. Eurydice’s thoughtfulness is used to reinforce her core pursuit of security, which then tangles with the love she finds and decides is worth pursuing.
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