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"...there was a mixture of sweetness and archness in her manner which made it difficult for<br />
her to affront anybody..."<br />
• Broke social conventions (NPs are typically seen as the most "unconventional" types) 116<br />
"Elizabeth suspected herself to be the first creature who had ever dared to trifle with so<br />
much dignified impertinence."<br />
---<br />
"She was shown into the breakfast-parlour, where all but Jane were assembled, and where<br />
her appearance created a great deal of surprise. That she should have walked three miles so<br />
early in the day, in such dirty weather, and by herself, was almost incredible to Mrs. Hurst<br />
and Miss Bingley; and Elizabeth was convinced that they held her in contempt for it."<br />
• Described as being "easy and unaffected" (P favored)<br />
Evidence Against ENFP<br />
• Thought poorly of love poetry (NF not favored)<br />
• Depicted as enjoying solitary walks, and using the time for reflection (I)<br />
"Reflection must be reserved for solitary hours; whenever she was alone, she gave way to it<br />
as the greatest relief; and not a day went by without a solitary walk, in which she might<br />
indulge in all the delight of unpleasant recollections."<br />
• Did not shy away from interpersonal conflict (T favored over F)<br />
A Quick Plot Summary<br />
A short summary of the plot will give some context to the discussion to follow. In brief, Elizabeth<br />
and Darcy meet at a party and find they have no interest in each other. Elizabeth thought Darcy was<br />
arrogant and snobby, while Darcy was simply unattracted to Elizabeth. He also made an<br />
unfortunate remark on her physical appearance that formed the basis for a steadily growing dislike<br />
on her part.<br />
No sooner had Darcy snubbed Elizabeth then he began noticing good things about her. As he got to<br />
know her better and better, he liked her more and more. The opposite happened for Elizabeth.<br />
Having already decided that she disliked him, she began to "discover" facts that confirmed her<br />
opinion of him. She was fed a false story about him by an enemy who painted Darcy in a cold,<br />
selfish, disloyal light. She also could not tolerate Darcy's main flaw—his haughty behavior towards<br />
those who were beneath him on the social ladder (which included her own family).<br />
Here we must bring in two other relevant characters who were present at the party: Elizabeth's<br />
sister, Jane, and Mr. Bingley, Darcy's best friend. 117 Jane (IF) and Bingley (ESFP) fell in love with<br />
each other right away. It is rather interesting to contrast the different attributes of ESFP Bingley and<br />
INTJ Darcy:<br />
Between him [Mr. Bingley] and Darcy there was a very steady friendship, in spite of great<br />
opposition of character. Bingley was endeared to Darcy by the easiness, openness, and ductility<br />
of his temper, though no disposition could offer a greater contrast to his own, and though with<br />
his own he never appeared dissatisfied. On the strength of Darcy's regard, Bingley had the<br />
firmest reliance, and of his judgment the highest opinion. In understanding, Darcy was the<br />
superior. Bingley was by no means deficient, but Darcy was clever. He was at the same time<br />
116 Thorne & Gough, 1991<br />
117 Incidentally, it is highly characteristic that Darcy's best friend is an ESFP. As we shall see in the chapter about<br />
INTJ detectives, every INTJ character needs an ESP foil.
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