Gamma writers
My original list in serious need of editing...
Here's another attempt at guessing types
Terry Pratchett, maybe ESFj
George R.R. Martin & Stephen King, quite possibly ENFj
Roger Zelazny, maybe ENTp
H.P. Lovecraft, probably an INTP.
Joe Michael Straczynski, ENTj
First eliminate every possible source of error. Thence success is inevitable.
Isn't Tolkien INTp? I think you've read his stuff though.
Have read the middle-earth books, not the short stories. I'm not so sure about the INTP though. He could be, but the idea bothers me for some reason. I might go for INFP myself. The level of pathos in his books surpasses any that I've seen a confirmed INTP express.Originally Posted by Pedro-the-Lion
I do love his books though. The piece about Beren and Luthien remains the most heart-wrenching thing I've read.
First eliminate every possible source of error. Thence success is inevitable.
What about the story of Turin and family?At least Beren and Luthien had it better off in the end.
It's mostly a re-work of a very old Finnish story 'Kullervo' from the national epic Kalevala, mixed with some stuff from Beowulf. I agree that the negativity on that one is worthy of an INTP but even then, it's not cynical as one would expect. INTP would mean that the person has Fe-phobia even of strong negative feeling. Anyway, I figure there's no clear evidence of INTPness in turin turambar -story.What about the story of Turin and family?
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Oh, sorry. I misunderstood you. You meant the heart-wrenching stuff. It's easier for me to associate with Beren. I feel that pain and the love he feels for Luthien both, and the two blend into another kind of emotion and I don't really know how to read the story without crying. Turin's story is a clear-cut tragedy. It's easier to handle. Sure there is more pain, but he calls the pain on himself often enough. It's easy to be cynical about him.
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First eliminate every possible source of error. Thence success is inevitable.
Yes but the love he had for his sister... so sad...
The story element is very good. I'd probably like the story more if it was told from the sister's perspective.
First eliminate every possible source of error. Thence success is inevitable.
I'm convinced that Antoine de Saint-Exupery is ENTJ and that his Little Prince pictures the ENTj's soul in the best manner.
ENTJ's mind & ISFJ's soul - that's the best combination))
Bump.
Christopher Hitchens is an ISFj.
For an example of Gamma NT, I recommend Robert Conquest -- I think he's ENTj but he might also be INTp.
His latest book, The Dragons of Expectation, is a manifesto of Gamma NT values.
, LIE, ENTj logical subtype, 8w9 sx/sp
Louisa May Alcott is an ISFJ
you do realise that you're asking for clarification from somebody who only made 6 posts nearly two years ago right?
Now there's a surprise.
What on earth make you think that?!?
The Little Prince is a very endearing character, but I suspect that people from varying types identify with the lil` guy. I know I do.
Saint-Exupery seems way too philosophical to be ENTj. (That's just my personal opinion. I've only known/id'd a few.) Plus, he was quite the ladies man. I don't care for much fiction, but his Wind Sand and Stars was a wonderful read. If you haven't read it and are a fan of his writing, I strongly recommend it.
Thanks
Yeah, weak SiTe.
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