Monday, June 6, 2016

Hamilton: Alexander Hamilton [ENTJ]


Extroverted Thinking (Te): Hamilton exhibits tireless dedication to his goals, relentlessly pursuing his vision and pressing his advantage whenever possible. Authority and organization come naturally to him. This can be seen not only in his military experience but also in his political pursuits, becoming Washington's Secretary of the Treasury and helping with many influential decisions. Hamilton advises Washington during the war and eventually earns himself a command, showing his tactical skill on the battlefield. In his speech Hamilton alternates between calculated charm and flattery and his more natural frankness. He says what he means and means what he says. He doesn't compromise and values accuracy and transparency over tact. ("I can't apologize because it's true")  


Introverted Intuitive (Ni): While he is often looping, Hamilton is such a dangerous opponent because he sees opportunity were others do not. The idea of starting a brand new nation exited Hamilton. He is fascinated with the idea of building government from the ground up and proposes many innovative ideas to make America uniquely successful, including his own plan for an entirely new form of government. While he seizes opportunities in the present Hamilton always has more plans ahead of him. Every step he takes leads towards a new goal but also runs together in an overarching vision of a new nation. Hamilton is also a skilled writer, who has a great appreciation for the power of words and ideas. He uses his "skill with the quill" constantly to sway opinion and express his opinions in compelling arguments. 


Extroverted Sensing (Se): Inaction irks Hamilton. Serving as Washington's secretary leaves him anxious for action and constantly requesting a command so that he can involve himself in the fight directly. Hamilton is often in a Te/Se loop, using only enough Ni to find opportunity before ruthlessly and unhesitatingly seizing that opportunity. He feels that the only way to get anywhere in the world is to never stop taking and pressing his advantage. Hamilton can often be impulsive and physical, punching the bursar at King's College and falling into a love affair that nearly destroys his marriage.    


Introverted Feeling (Fi): While he stumbles occasionally Hamilton shows that he has a strong sense of right and wrong. He can't stand to hear Lee speak badly of Washington but can't bring himself to disobey a direct order and challenge Lee. He exhibits a lot of in the grip behavior towards the end of his life, obsessing over his image and resorting to "overwhelming them with honesty" in order to clear his name  




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