The MBTI Types As Hero And Heroine Archetypes
INFJ - The WARRIOR: a noble champion, he acts with honor. This man is the reluctant rescuer or the knight in shining armor. Heās noble, tenacious, relentless, and he always sticks up for the underdog. If you need a protector, heās your guy. He doesnāt buckle under to rules, or and he doesnāt go along just to get along.
INTJ - The LOST SOUL: a sensitive being, he understands. Tortured, secretive, brooding, and unforgiving. Thatās this man. But heās also vulnerable. He might be a wanderer or an outcast. In work heās creative, but probably also a loner. Think Beast in Beauty and the Beast, Shrek.
ESTP - The CHIEF: a dynamic leader, he has time for nothing but work. He might have been born to lead, or perhaps he conquered his way to the top, but either way, heās tough, decisive, goal-oriented. That means he is also a bit overbearing and inflexible. Think William Shatner in Star Trek; Harrison Ford in Sabrina, or Marlon Brando in The Godfather.
ESFP - The CHARMER: more than a gigolo, he creates fantasies. Heās fun, irresistible, a smooth operator, yet not too responsible or dependable. He might be a playboy or a rogue, but heās doesnāt commit to a woman easily. Think Leonardo DiCaprio in Titanic, James Garner/Mel Gibson in Maverick, Don Johnson in Nash Bridges, Dustin Hoffman in Midnight Cowboy.
INFP - The WAIF: a distressed damsel, she bends with the wind. Sheās the original damsel in distress. Her child-like innocence evokes a protective urge in the beastliest of heroes. But donāt be fooled, because the WAIF has tremendous strength of will. She wonāt fight back; sheāll endure. Think Judy Garland in the Wizard of Oz, Marilyn Monroe in The Misfits, Peta Wilson in La Femme Nikita, Demi Moore in Ghost, Halle Barry in Monsterās Ball.
INTP - The PROFESSOR: coolly analytical, he knows every answer. Heās logical, introverted, and inflexible, but genuine about his feelings. At work, he likes cold, hard facts, thank you very much, but heās also honest and faithful, and wonāt let you down.
ESFJ - The BEST FRIEND: sweet and safe, he never lets anyone down. Heās kind, responsible, decent, a regular Mr. Nice Guy. This man doesnāt enjoy confrontation and can sometimes be unassertive because he doesnāt want to hurt anyoneās feelings. But heāll always be there. Think Jimmy Stewart in Itās a Wonderful Life, Adam Sandler in The Wedding Singer, Hugh Grant in Four Weddings & a Funeral, Kevin Spacey in American Beauty.
ESTJ - The SEDUCTRESS: an enchantress, she gets her way. This is a lady who is long accustomed to sizing up everyone in a room the minute she enters. Mysterious and manipulative, she hides a streak of distrust a mile wide and ten miles deep. Cynicism guides her every action, and her tough sense of survival gives her the means to do whatever is necessary to come out ahead. Think Liz Taylor in Cleopatra, Sharon Stone in Basic Instinct, Vivian Leigh in Gone With the Wind, Madonna in Evita.
ENFJ - The NURTURER: serene and capable, she nourishes the spirit. Not always Suzy Homemaker, this lady takes care of everyone. She is a wonderful listener, and a joy to have around, this heroine takes care of everyone. Sheās serene, capable and optimistic. Think Julie Andrews in Mary Poppins.
ENTJ - The CRUSADER: a dedicated fighter, she meets her commitments. No shrinking violet, no distressed damsel, here. This lady is on a mission, and she marches right over anyone in her way. Tenacious and headstrong, she brushes off any opposition to her goal. Think Sarah Michelle Gellar in Buffy, the Vampire Slayer.
ISFP - The SPUNKY KID: gutsy and true, she is loyal to the end. She is a favorite of many writers, and for good reason. You canāt help but root for her. Sheās the girl with moxie. Sheās not looking to be at the top of the heap; she just wants to be in her own little niche. Sheās the team player, the one who is always ready to lend a hand. Think Meg Ryan in Sleepless in Seattle, Melanie Griffith in Working Girl, Mary Tyler Moore in The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Whoopi Goldberg in Sister Act, Fiona in Shrek.
ISTP - The BAD BOY: dangerous to know, he walks on the wild side. This is the rebel, or the boy from the wrong side of the tracks. Heās bitter and volatile, a crushed idealist, but heās also charismatic and street smart. Think James Dean in Rebel Without a Cause, Matt Damon in Good Will Hunting, Patrick Swayze in Dirty Dancing.
ISFJ - The LIBRARIAN: controlled and clever, she holds back. Sheās prim and proper, but underneath that tight bun lurks a passionate woman. Dressed to repress, she might be the know-it-all whose hand is always up in class, or maybe she is the shy mouse hiding in the library. Think Kathleen Turner in Romancing the Stone, Ellen Barkin in The Big Easy, Shelley Long in Cheers, Gillian Anderson in The X-Files.
ISTJ - The BOSS: a real go-getter, she climbs the ladder of success. This is a ātake chargeā female, who accepts nothing but respect. Reaching her goal post the most important thing in life to her, and she isnāt bothered by a few ruffled feathers along the way. Think Annette Bening in American Beauty, Candice Bergen in Murphy Brown, Cate Blanchett in Elizabeth.
ENFP - The FREE SPIRIT: eternal optimist, she dances to unheard tunes. Playful and fun-loving, she travels through life with a hop, skip and a jump, always stopping to smell the flowers and admire the pretty colors. She acts on a whim and follows her heart, not her head. Think Lucille Ball in I Love Lucy, Alicia Silverstone in Clueless.
ENTP - The SWASHBUCKLER: Mr. Excitement, heās an adventure. This guy is action, action, and more action. Heās physical and daring. Fearless, heās a daredevil, or an explorer. He needs thrills and chills to keep him happy.
Note: This is just for fun, and the example characters listed in the end are not all of that type. For example, Shrek is not an INTJ.Ā