characters (types) in fiction are such because their range of behavior remains within the confines of their own subjective contexts. this is true also in non-fiction. however, in fiction certain things are often written into a story or script that would otherwise be conflicting or opposite of the normal behavior of such characters, though this does not necessarily altogether negate the previous assumptions about the characters, because they are simply at the whim of a writer and as such are sometimes more a reflection on him. there are always consistencies though, and this is what you look for. also can you guys cut the mbti bullshit?