Functional Order: Fi-Se-Ni-Fe Judging Functional Axis: Introverted Feeling (Fi) / Extroverted Thinking (Te) Though complaint with her father’s demands she seduce the king, Anne sets about doing it on her own terms, in her own way, with an end goal in mind of “keeping him” (not being a dalliance). She shares his love letters with … Continue reading The Tudors: Anne Boleyn [ISFP]
The Tudors: Katharine of Aragon [ESTJ]
Functional Order: Te-Si-Ne-Fi Judging Functional Axis: Extroverted Thinking (Te) / Introverted Feeling (Fi) Katharine is highly proactive in political affairs, pushing her husband to build an alliance with Spain through a marriage between their daughter and her nephew, Emperor Charles. Henry becomes angry with her in the first episode, for being too “heavy handed” and … Continue reading The Tudors: Katharine of Aragon [ESTJ]
The Tudors: Henry VIII [ESTP]
Functional Order: Se-Ti-Fe-Ni Perceiving Functional Axis: Extroverted Sensing (Se) / Introverted Intuition (Ni) Henry lives for the moment and continually seeks out ways to take action. He enjoys intense sports (jousting, hunting, wrestling, even vaulting over ditches) and over-indulges in sensory pleasures: rich food, fine wine, and lots of sex. He is easily bored with … Continue reading The Tudors: Henry VIII [ESTP]
The Tudors: Sir Thomas More [INFP]
Functional Order: Fi-Ne-Si-Te Judging Functional Axis: Introverted Feeling (Fi) / Extroverted Thinking (Te) Thomas More is guided by his principles, which remain unaffected by those around him; though he does not like the king’s behavior, when Chapuys points it out to him, he says it is none of his business. He remains moral and loyal … Continue reading The Tudors: Sir Thomas More [INFP]
The Tudors: Mary Tudor [ISFJ]
Functional Order: Si-Fe-Ti-Ne Perceiving Functional Axis: Introverted Sensing (Si) / Extroverted Intuition (Ne) Mary allows all her own experiences to color her interpretation of present events; her mother’s ordeal with her father has made her overly cautious and respectful of the traditions and behaviors of court. Mary takes some comfort in her faith and sees … Continue reading The Tudors: Mary Tudor [ISFJ]
The Tudors: Jane Seymour [ISFJ]
Functional Order: Si-Fe-Ti-Ne Perceiving Functional Axis: Introverted Sensing (Si) / Extroverted Intuition (Ne) Jane is somewhat structured and traditional in her approach to the throne, and in her methods of dealing with Henry. She models much of her queenly behavior after Katharine of Aragon: temperate in all things, accommodating, and forgiving; though Henry’s womanizing hurts … Continue reading The Tudors: Jane Seymour [ISFJ]
The Tudors: Katherine Howard [ESFP]
Functional Order: Se-Fi-Te-Ni Perceiving Functional Axis: Extroverted Sensing (Se) / Introverted Intuition (Ni) Katherine is a rambunctious, outgoing, vivacious girl who loves experiences. She enjoys being the center of attention, throwing lavish parties, and looks for opportunities to act – either for fun, or the sake of ambition. She is very sensual and free with … Continue reading The Tudors: Katherine Howard [ESFP]
The Tudors: Anne of Cleves [ISFJ]
Functional Order: Si-Fe-Ti-Ne Perceiving Functional Axis: Introverted Sensing (Si) / Extroverted Intuition (Ne) Anne uses her own experiences and knowledge of Henry to establish a relationship with him, and frequently compares her life at the English court with her former lifestyle at home. Anne asks a lot of questions of Brandon prior to her marriage, … Continue reading The Tudors: Anne of Cleves [ISFJ]
The Tudors: Catherine Parr [ESFJ]
Functional Order: Fe-Si-Ne-Ti Judging Functional Axis: Extroverted Feeling (Fe) / Introverted Thinking (Ti) Catherine lives a life devoted to service: first to her dying husband, and then as a caregiver for King Henry. She has very passionate views but no desire to inflict them on others; she believes wholeheartedly in Reform, yet is happy to … Continue reading The Tudors: Catherine Parr [ESFJ]
The Tudors: Thomas Cromwell [INTJ]
Functional Order: Ni-Te-Fi-Se Perceiving Functional Axis: Introverted Intuition (Ni) / Extroverted Sensing (Se) Cromwell has high aspirations for what impact he wants to have on England; he uses the king’s “Great Matter” to make Reformist gains within the country, and then uses the king’s good graces to dissolve the monasteries and flood the coffers, to … Continue reading The Tudors: Thomas Cromwell [INTJ]
