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Understanding Type 7

An intro to enneagram 7

Alex Russo (WOWP) ESTP 7w8 sp/sx

Core Desire (Fullfilment)- They crave joy and happiness. They love the idea of a truly satisfied life. 

Vice (Gluttony)- Will look to ignore reality in order to find more pleasurable outcomes in which pain isnt a possibility. 

Fixation (Exploration)- They are interested in looking for multiple ways to find enjoyment in their life. 

Wings

7w6 (The Pathfinder)- Due to the 6 wing this type 7 will focus in interpersonal side of joy. They will look for comfort and joy in the company of others. They are Enthusiastic and kind. They can be seen as goofy or childish. Maybe be a bit anxious compared to the 7w8. Since their wing is 6 they will focus on being more likable and approachable to others. 

7w8 (The Opportunist) - The 7w8 finds joy on its own power and ambition. They are less jovial than the 7w6 and more grounded in reality and focused on the reality of things rather than distracting themselves with interpersonal connections. Due to the wing 8 they can be seen as uncaring and uninterested in anything concerning themselves. 

Triads- Head (5-6-7)

While E5 distracts themselves with knowledge and the E6 district themselves through interpersonal journey the E7 runs away in from orders in order to find joy and fun. 

Harmonic Triad- Positive (2-7-9)

Will create situations to distract themselves from the bad things In life even if it is self sabotaging. 

Hornevian Triad- Assertive (3-7-8)

They have a demand to have fun and can be seen as entitled to get what they want in this demand.

Object Relations- Frustration (1-4-7)

Will have shallow experiences in life in the look for true emotional satisfaction. 

Subtypes

Social (so)- Since this is the counter type of 7 this subtypes will not focus on the look for joy and happiness through their selfish wants but rather will focus on acts of virtue and service in order to help others. Due to being a Soc type they will focus on the outer world in which they can create a world where everyone can expirience joy and happiness equally. This subtype will counter the 7s vice (gluttony) through acts of service and due to this they may look like E2. 

Ex- Elizabeth Bennet (Pride and Prejudice) ENFP 7w6 so/sp, Buffy Summers (BTVS) ESFP 7w6 so/sx and Dani Clayton (THOBM) ENFP 7w6 so/sx 

Sexual (sx)- This subtype will focus on the look for an interpersonal relationship that can make them forget the world away. They want to find joy through an ideal relationship. Their view of the world tends to be more empathic and kind that it actually is. Often will ignore the bad of situations and others due to this. This subtype isnt interested in subverting their gluttony but finding it through interpersonal connections. They want to attract others with this idea of the world as a Utopia. They can look like E8 or E9. 

Theodore “Laurie” Laurence (Little Woman) ISFP 7w6 sx/sp , Maya Ishi-Peters (PEN15) ESFP 7w8 sx/so and Jules Vaugh (Euphoria) ENFP 7w6 sx/sp

Self-Preservation (sp)- The self-preservation 7 will over indulge in their own needs and will often only associate who agree with these needs. Due to this they are good at social networking and will often be surrounded by allot of friends. They often prioritize social networking and they find joy in the distraction of their own social needs and they tend to be the one that indulges in their gluttony the most. They can often look like E3 (but without the interest in status or goals) or E6 (Without the anxiety and paranoia). 

Ex- Fleabag ENTP 7w8 sp/sx , Ava Coleman (Abbott Elementary) ESTP 7w8 sp/sx and Hailey Dunphy (Modern Family) ESTP 7w8 sp/sx 

Moves (Positive and Negative)

Moves to 5

Positive-  They learn to become more objective and will be more careful with their habits. Will present a more mature and composed exterior. 

Negative- They'll become aggressive and avoidant of any responsibility

Moves to 1

Positive- Gains a lot of more discipline and control over their actions. 

Negative- Frigid and uninterested in anything other than being nitpicky and stingy. 

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The Haunting of Bly Manor: Jamie - Type 4w5

Jamie is introverted, caring and supportive. Jamie takes a while to warm up to people, but when she does, she is a very supportive and kind person. 

At her best, in her relationship with Dani, Jamie is a very supportive and loyal partner. Jamie also becomes more open in her relationships with others, as we see with her friendship with Owen. 

At her worst, Jamie was a bit stand-offish in her introduction, as she was scared of being hurt and vulnerable. Jamie also finds it difficult to let go of her relationship with Dani.

When we first meet Jamie, she is very introverted and closed-off to meeting new people. Jamie admits that she prefers plants to people, because she feels like they are more reliable than people are. This explains why she was reluctant to start a relationship with Dani, but as she spends more time with Dani, she realises Dani is a kind and caring person, unlike some of the previous people she has met. Dani makes Jamie feel like having relationships is worth it, and makes her more open in general. 

Despite her reserved nature, Jamie does show that she cares about the other people at Bly Manor and does show interest in their lives. For example, Jamie tries to cheer up Rebecca after Peter goes missing, and even tries to encourage Rebecca to ask Henry for a pupillage so she can become a barrister. Jamie is also very caring towards Owen and is there for him after his mother’s death. 

I think that Jamie likes to use her gardening as a creative outlet, and is a little unconventional in her gardening. For example, Jamie is fascinated by the moonflower because she considers it to be a special plant. The moonflower is a metaphor for her relationship with Dani, as she feels like most people aren’t worth it, but every now and then, people come along that are special and worthwhile. 

4s are often romantics and become very engrossed in their romantic relationships, as we see with Jamie’s relationship with Dani. Early on in their relationship, Jamie realises that she wants to spend the rest of her life with Dani. Even after Dani leaves due to Viola’s presence, Jamie follows her to Bly Manor and tries to get her back. Years later, Jamie is still longing for her relationship with Dani, and still believes that she will see Dani again, hence her staring into the bathtub.

Jamie shows her wing 5 as she is more introverted and introspective than a 4w3 would be. Jamie is also less concerned with her outwardly image and achievements, than a 4w3 would be. 

Tri-type: 4w5 - 5w4 - 8w9

Some quotes to describe Jamie’s motivations

“Sometimes, people just need to be alone.”

"One day at a time is what we've got. It's what everybody's got if you get down to it." 

“If you can’t feel anything, then I’ll feel everything for the both of us”

“Build a pile of old bones and burn away the shadows. Because from here on in, the shadows get deeper, the nights get longer. We’re heading into the dark and we have to hang onto each other”

“The wrong kind of love can f**k you up.”

“Everyone is exhaustive, even the best ones. But sometimes, once in a goddamned moon, someone like the moonflower, just might be worth the effort.”

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The Haunting of Bly Manor: Viola Willoughby - Type 8w9

Viola is confident, protective and stubborn. Viola enjoyed being the Lady of Bly Manor and always wanted to protect her family and Bly Manor.

I want to preface this post with saying that I know we only had one episode of Viola, but since the episode really focused on her backstory and character, I feel like we got a real sense of her personality type. I also just really liked Viola and thought she was a fascinating character (wish we had more of her in the season). 

At her best, Viola was protective and caring towards her sister Perdita, and always took care of the family. Viola also wanted to be a good mother for her daughter, as we see with her putting aside her clothes and jewellery for her and waiting to reunite with her.

At her worst, Viola could be a bit aggressive and reactive. For example, when she feels like Perdita is usurping her place as Lady of the Manor, she treats her badly and even goes as far as slapping her multiple times. Once she suffered from her illness, she became more reactive towards Perdita, as she thought she was losing control of Bly and her place in the family as she was too weak. I also think the series implies that she was a bit domineering towards Perdita during their upbringings, as she felt she had to protect her.

Viola’s defining characteristic was her stubbornness. The narrator highlights the fact that she survived her illness for so long due to her stubbornness in refusing to ‘go.’ Viola explicitly tells the Vicar that she won’t repeat the last rites after him, because she doesn’t want to go. I think this shows how strong Viola was as a person, as many 8s typically are.

Viola cares so deeply for her daughter that she waits for years and years with the hope that she will reunite with her again. As a ghost, one of her only memories that remain is that of her daughter and her desire to see her. 8s can be very protective of their family, as we see with Viola. Viola reacts badly to anybody that she sees as an obstacle or threat to her daughter. I believe this is her motivation for killing the people as the ‘Lady of the Lake’

Viola shows her wing 9 as she was more reserved and less impulsive than a 8w7 would be.

Tri-type: 8w9 - 3w4 - 6w5

Some quotes to describe Viola’s motivations

 “I have no honeyed words to speak. It is fierce out there, but you are fiercer. Bly belongs to you, and they will try to take it from you as they did me. But I will not let them. Instead we shall move mountains, my girl. It is you. It is me. It is us.”

Viola: “I, Viola , take thee Arthur, to be my lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love, cherish...till death us depart.” Vicar: “Um... And obey. To love, cherish and obey.” Storyteller: “The vicar believed this an innocent omission. It was not. A surprise not to Perdita, who knew her sister better than any.”

Vicar: “Sister, let us try again. ‘I go and prepare a place for you.’”  Viola: “No”.  Vicar: “What did you say?” Viola: “No. I do not go. Just tell your God that I do not go.” Arthur: “Viola, you must repeat the rites. It is not about your body any longer, my love. It is your soul you must treat.” Perdita: “No. You tell them sister. You tell this priest and the God he fawns upon. You tell them ‘no.’”

Viola: “The Lady of Bly Manor.” Perdita: “I have no ambition.” Viola: “Lie.” Perdita: “Viola, I don’t.” Viola: “Liar.”

Storyteller [about Viola]: “Among their friends and neighbours, there were many excellent fellows. Several devoted swains, and some two or three who enjoyed the reputation of universal charmers, or conquerors. But Viola knew them for what they were. Gluttons, opportunists, vultures.” 

Storyteller [about Viola]: “Even the portrait hanging beyond, commissioned by Viola as a part of her true message to Arthur. He may marry her, or marry her sister, but there should be no mistaking the true authority of Bly Manor, nor the way things would be done.”

Storyteller [about Viola]: “Viola had surpassed the predictions and the physicians and priests alike. held alive, some would whisper, by stubbornness alone.” 

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The Haunting of Bly Manor: Dani Clayton - Type 9w1

Dani is compassionate, loving, and kind. Dani is running away from her past traumas, and is able to move on when she meets Jamie. 

At her best, Dani is a calm and considerate person. She is able to become more confident in herself, as we see in her relationship with Jamie. Dani is also a very helpful and kind person, and cares deeply about making a difference in the lives of Flora and Miles.

At her worst, Dani has a tendency to run away and ignore problems. For example, after her fiancée Edmund dies suddenly, she finds it difficult dealing with her guilt, leading her to uproot her life to England. Dani seems to be disintegrating to 6 when we see her in the series, as she is very jittery and anxious due to her past traumas.

Dani is a textbook people pleaser, as we can see through her actions in the series. In my view, she felt trapped in her relationship with Edmund because she had known him since childhood and did love him in a way. Dani found it really difficult to tell Edmund that she didn’t want to get married due to the pressures of society and Edmund’s family. When she finally tells Edmund that she doesn’t want to get married, it leads to his death, which reinforces her beliefs that she has to be a people pleaser and suppress her own feelings.

Dani has a real talent for understanding people and getting along with others. She was able to appeal to Henry, leading to her getting the job as an au pair for the Wingraves. She is also able to instinctively know to utter the words to Viola which saves Flora. Dani has to deal with Viola’s presence for many years, showing her ability to accommodate others, like a typical 9. Dani shows her caring nature even in death, as she doesn’t want to hurt anyone who comes to Bly, unlike Viola before her. 

Dani’s relationship with Jamie helps her become healthier and move on from her past traumas. Dani is quite forward in the relationship with Jamie, which I believe is healthy for her as a 9 as she clearly understands her wants. Jamie helps Dani become more content with herself and is a great support system for her as she deals with Viola’s presence.

Dani shows her wing 1 as she is more repressed and reserved than a 9w8 would be. She is also less assertive and extroverted than a 9w8.

Tri-type: 9w1 - 2w1 - 6w7

Some quotes to describe Dani’s motivations

“I'm a lot braver than people think. Including me.”

"People do, don't they? Mix up love and possession. I don't think that should be possible. They're opposites really: love and ownership."

“Your parents loved you so, so much. In a way, they’ll always be here.”

“Now I understand death. I know what loss is.”

“It’s just you and me then.”

“It’s you. It’s me. It’s us.”

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The Haunting of Bly Manor: Rebecca Jessel - Type 3w4

Rebecca is ambitious, caring and charming. Rebecca has high aspirations of becoming a barrister, however in her relationship with Peter she somewhat loses her identity.

At her best, Rebecca cares about Miles and Flora and tries her best to keep them safe. Rebecca always tries her best at her job, and cares about doing the right thing. She is also very considerate of other people’s feelings and puts their feelings above her own, as we see with Flora at the end of the series.

At her worst, Rebecca loses her ambitions and her sense of identity while in her relationship with Peter. Rebecca becomes more apathetic and less decisive (disintegrating to 9).

Rebecca was a bit hard to type as she has elements of both 1 and 2. I think her wanting to earn her place the right way and her wanting to do the right thing by Flora is consistent with 1. I also think she is very caring and self sacrificing for the Wingrave children, which was a bit like a 2. However, I think her actual motivations are consistent with wanting to be successful, which is more in line with a type 3.

When we are first introduced to Rebecca, she is having her interview with Henry for the job of au pair. Peter points out that Rebecca has a stain on her blouse that Henry is bound to notice. Yet, Rebecca doesn't seem to care about this faux pas as she knows she will be able to charm her way out of it. 3s are usually able to adapt to situations and spin negatives into positives, which Rebecca successfully did.

Rebecca had lofty ambitions of wanting to be a barrister. Rebecca mentions to Peter about wanting to achieve it on her own and not wanting to let old men ‘look up her skirt' which I think implies she wants to earn her place as a barrister. Rebecca chooses to work for the Wingraves with the endgame of having Henry sponsor her pupillage, so she can achieve her goals. I think this is very indicative of her character and motivations.

Rebecca is reluctant to start a relationship with Peter because she wants to focus on her job and isn't sure how he will affect her goals. Once she does enter into a relationship with Peter, she begins neglecting her job and losing sight of her goals. Finally, after Peter goes missing. Rebecca seems to lose all ambitions and focus entirely on Peter, to the disdain of those around her.

Rebecca shows her wing 4 as she is more introspective and reserved than a 3w2 would be.

Tri-type: 3w4 - 1w2 - 6w5

Some quotes to describe Rebecca's motivations

“I need a pupilage. Three other women from my year managed to get one and all left within the first year. A sea of old men trying to run a hand up your skirt everyday for six months, while you try to persuade them your brain isn’t between your legs.”

“What is it? Afraid I’ll hit you? What? You don’t think you deserve it. Because you do, Peter.”

“You won’t feel it, okay? I’ll feel it for you. I’ll just tuck you away one last time. Go ahead, love. Let me handle this part. Let me in. Let me in.” 

“I want to be a barrister. Not a solicitor. A proper barrister, like Mr. Wingrave.”

“Well, I’m not practically perfect, but I am, perfectly splendid.”

Hannah [About Rebecca]: “Rebecca. Rebecca Jessel. Oh my God, it’s been almost a year. A year focused on the wrong person. Wherever she is, she’s still worth ten of that man - I won’t say his name. She was brilliant. She was beautiful. And she was punished for it. I don’t know why brilliant young women are always punished.”

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The Haunting of Bly Manor: Peter Quint - Type (cp)6w7

Peter is controlling, obsessive and paranoid. Peter had a troubled childhood and has always felt alone in the world, until he met Rebecca. 

Note: I want to make it clear I don’t agree with Peter’s actions as he showed quite abusive traits. This post is just meant to explain a bit of his personality and motivations.

At his best, Peter does really love Rebecca and at the beginning of their relationship, he was a very loving partner. Peter also cared about Miles and Flora and wanted to be like a father-figure to them, especially after the death of their parents and Henry’s absence.

At his worst, Peter can become very aggressive and controlling, especially in his relationship with Rebecca. For example, when Owen gives Rebecca some of the cake batter, he convinces himself that something is happening between the two of them. Peter also wants to control Rebecca fully and makes her lose her own ambitions and identity somewhat. 

Peter’s childhood helps explain a lot of his actions and motivations. Due to his tumultuous childhood, Peter has felt like he has never had a safe place in the world. So, Peter has always been searching for security and love in other places. Peter felt like he found that with Rebecca and he wanted to run away with her so he could keep his safe place.

Initially, he was a very loyal valet to Henry and seemed to have a good relationship with him. Henry seemed to trust Peter with a lot, as we see with Henry allowing Peter to sit in on Rebecca’s interview. However, this changed when his mother asked him for money, leading to him robbing Henry. I believe Peter felt like he had to steal from Henry because he felt a sense of obligation to his mother, despite her neglect and failure as a parent. 

6s are generally quite perceptive people and can read people quite well. I think we see this with Peter as he talks about everyone having a different key. Peter is able to figure out people’s keys, so that he can control them and get what he wants from them. In my view, Peter felt like he had to develop this skill so that he can understand how people work and sense potential problems/danger. 

I think Peter is counter-phobic as he is more assertive in facing his fears than a phobic 6. He is also more likely to try and aggressively control situations and react badly when he feels threatened, as opposed to withdrawing and running away. 

Peter shows his wing 7 as he is more extroverted, expressive and outgoing than a wing 5 would be. He is also more people-oriented and focused on his relationships than a 6w5 is.

Tri-type: 6w7 - 8w7 - 3w4 

Some quotes to describe Peter’s motivations

“Let me show you, just how beautiful you are.”

“You know what life is really all about, Miles? Keys. See, people are like locked rooms. They’ve all got different locks and you’ve got to guess the shape of their key.”

“You’re naïve when you want to be. That’s good to know.”

“You’re slipping. Stay with me.”

“Fur like that, you have to feel it on your skin. At least once in your life.”

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The Haunting of Hill House: Theodora Crain - Type 8w7

Theo is caring, intelligent, reactive and sensitive. Theo has built up emotional walls as she is sensitive to other people’s emotions and feelings and doesn’t want to get hurt. She has also had a lot of bad things happen in her childhood so she has always felt like she needs to protect herself.

At her best, Theo is extremely caring and empathetic, as we see in her job as a child psychologist. Theo wants to help her loved ones through her actions (integrating to 2) Theo starts off the series emotionally closed-off, but as the series progresses, Theo becomes more open to love.

At her worst, Theo can be reactive and aggressive when she feels threatened. Theo can also be a bit harsh when she feels like she has been betrayed. She can also be a bit deceitful. For example, she lis to Shirley about taking the royalties from Steven, because she fears Shirley’s reaction. 

Theo was hard to type as she acted a bit like a 7 and cp6 throughout the series. She seemed to want to avoid negative feelings by seeking excitement like a 7, and was very fearful underneath it all like a cp6. However, I also think that she doesn’t really avoid all negative feelings, especially as her job as a child psychologist can be very sad and upsetting. She also actively uses her ‘sensitivity’ to help her patients, which would not be a good feeling. So, I didn’t think she was a 7, instead I settled on 8 as I think Theo has always wanted to protect her family and herself which I think is due to her tumultuous childhood and her sensitivity. 

When we first meet Theo, she puts up a facade of being tough and not needing anyone else. I think this is because Theo feels like she doesn’t want to be vulnerable and also that she doesn’t want to burden anybody with her childhood trauma, which is typical of 8s. However, Theo does want to be close to others and does crave human connection. For example, she tries to be close to Shirley as she drives to have lunch with her most days (despite being very far from the house). I think this shows that she does want to have a relationship with her siblings, and isn’t as tough as she seems.

Theo is very good at helping her patients in her job as a child psychologist. I think this is because she is very empathetic and can understand how they feel, in part due to her traumatic childhood. I think her main motivation in choosing to be a child psychologist was to help children and make them feel safe. She knows that these children are very strong and have been able to survive, just as she has. 

Theo seems to have quite balanced wings as she is very reserved, but is also quite outgoing and extroverted. I settled on wing 7 as she is seems to seek excitement.

Tri-type: 8w7 - cp6w5 - 2w3

Some quotes to describe Theo’s motivations

“All this time we tried to get into this room, now we can't get the f**k out!”

“I'm sorry. I should have made more of an effort with you. You tried as best you could. I should have met you halfway. People f**k up. I guess you don't get that, you don't really get it until you f**k up. Really f**k up.”

“Well be sure to let your imagination get the best of you. That's the first step. Imagine the worst thing possible. Assume it's true. Then go from there.”

“I'm drawing boundaries, which is something you should look in to.”

Theo: “It's kids like us who've been through more than other kids. We're tougher than other kids. We're really good builders. We make ourselves really safe. And no one ever gets in.” Kelsey: “Mr. Smiley does.”

Shirley: “My kids are going to ask me how she died.” Theo: “And you'll tell them.” Shirley: “Tell them what? She killed herself? Aunty Nelly killed herself.” Theo: “Yes. That's better than lying.”

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The Haunting of Bly Manor: Hannah Grose - Type 1w9

Hannah is kind, caring and principled. She takes great pride in her job and is generally very responsible.

At her best, Hannah is very nurturing and compassionate. She is a lovely motherly figure to Flora and Miles. Hannah is idealistic and I think she generally tries to see the good in people. I think she shows a great deal of faith and belief throughout the show and I think it is one of her defining traits.

At her worst, Hannah puts her own life on hold for her responsibilities. She represses her own feelings and has trouble even understanding them at times. This even follows Hannah into her death where it takes her a long time to fall out of the denial she is in about what happened to her.

Hannah is protective of the people she cares about and stands up for what is right, like a typical 1. She can’t help herself from stepping in when she sees something wrong going on. We see this in particular with Rebecca and Peter’s relationship, where Hannah tries to tell them both that it shouldn’t be happening. She is quite forthright with telling Rebecca that she thinks Peter is bad news and that he is holding her back.

Hannah sometimes gets stuck in a rut or a situation and doesn’t really know how to get out of it. We see this in her marriage, where her husband had left her long ago but she always wanted to hold out hope that he would come back. It is implied that she stayed married for a long time and didn’t want to face the reality of what he had done. I also think Hannah held the opinion that a ‘good’ wife would stand by her husband and that she shouldn’t get divorced. 

I believe that Hannah’s marriage is meant to be drawn as a direct parallel to her eventual fate. She had been gone for a long while, but couldn’t accept it. We see Hannah constantly touching her neck, which suggests she has a subconscious awareness of what happened, but she doesn’t want to face up to it. I think Hannah was really floored by the grisly nature of her death and I think she was also disappointed in all the things she didn’t get to do in her life which led to her denial. 

Hannah is quite passive and often keeps her feelings to herself. She had an instant attraction to Owen, but never acted on it. Hannah was afraid of the consequences of dating a co-worker and the potential rejection. I believe that she always knew that she loved Owen, but was afraid of what could happen if she dated him. Hannah knew from his job interview that he was only in Bly for a finite period of time and that he would be leaving when he no longer had to care for his mother. I think Hannah was scared of leaving Bly because its all she knew or was scared of being left which is part of why she was so hesitant in asking out Owen. 

I believe that when she is in the memory with Owen, she is actually talking to herself and sorting out her own feelings. I think Owen is somewhat of a reflection of what she thinks but cannot say. When she dies I think she laments all the ‘what could have beens’ with Owen and she regrets the way that she always put her own life on hold. I think that when Owen is being harsh with her, it is really Hannah who is angry with herself. I think that in these scenes, Owen also has to tell her the hard truths that she can’t bear to face. Like I said before, Hannah always was subconsciously aware of what happened but had trouble owning up. I think that with Owen’s kind face and words she could ease herself out of her denial and face reality. 

Hannah has a wing 9, as she is more emotionally detached than a wing 2 would be. She is also more reserved and more prone to avoidance than a wing 2 would be.

Tri-type: 1w9 - 6w5 - 2w1 

Some quotes to describe Hannah’s traits and motivations:

“Funerals are for the living. It’s up to the living to decide what they can and cannot bear.”

“What have you got when your back’s against the wall, when there’s nothing left for you but faith”

“There’s a difference between feeling good and feeling alive. The two aren’t always the same.”

“I don't know why brilliant young women are always punished.”

“You don't have to lose yourself to find happiness, you know.”

“We can’t count on the past. We think we have it trapped in our memories, but memories fade and they’re wrong. Any of us could die at any moment, or we could forget our entire lives, which is kind of like dying.”

“Here. Right here, this moment. ‘What a curious and charming man,’ I thought. Oh, it had been so long, I'd forgotten that feeling, but… I looked at you, and… I almost forgot myself for a moment. God knows I've tried not to think of you. Very hard, but I… I've thought of you often. Thinking about the places we would go if we were ever to leave Bly. Where we'd settle. You'd open your restaurant. Make me taste all those wonderful recipes you created in that beautiful, maddening mind of yours. I always think that I would very much like… to spend the rest of my days with you. Listening to your dreadful puns, holding your hand, and… I loved you, Owen. I should have told you.”

“Tell him I love him. The rest, well, its just -”

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The Haunting of Hill House: Steven Crain - Type 5w6

Steven is sceptical, ambitious and inconsiderate. Steven was always in denial about the House being haunted and always dismissed his siblings’ stories as false.

At his best, as a child Steven is shown to be really loving and caring to his family. He always wanted to help Hugh around the House and tried to protect his siblings. As an adult, he still tries to protect and help his siblings. 

At his worst, Steven is unable to accept anything outside of his own opinion. He doesn’t believe in anything he can’t explain and becomes very narrow-minded. Steven can also be very cruel to his siblings as he often dismisses their experiences as mental illness.

I felt like Steven could have been a 3 as he was very focused on becoming a famous and successful author. However, I believe his coping mechanism and personality aligns more with 5. I think he is more focused on researching everything he can about ghosts and hauntings as a way of proving to himself that the House was not haunted and that his family was mentally ill.

Steven has a tendency to believe he is always right and often dismisses any explanation that doesn’t fit into his narrative, which can be typical of unhealthy 5s. He tries to find evidence that supports his view and desperately wants to find an explanation for everything that happened in Hill House, and later what happens to other people that feel they are getting haunted. 

Steven can be very emotionally closed-off as he keeps his feelings close to his chest, like 5s often do. He is very fearful due to his childhood trauma and does things to try and make sure that it is not repeated. For example, Steven gets a vasectomy because he doesn’t want to pass down his ‘bad’ genes to his children. He then decides to lie to Leigh for many years of their relationship because he is afraid of her reaction and being alone. 

He shows his wing 6 as he is more people-oriented and extroverted than a 5w4 would be. 

Tri-type: 5w6 - 3w4 - 1w9

Some quotes to describe Steven’s motivations

“A ghost can be a lot of things. A memory, a daydream, a secret. Grief, anger, guilt. But, in my experience, most times they're just what we want to see."

“There’s natural phenomena that we understand and there’s natural phenomena that we don’t. Primitive humans used to die of fright during an eclipse. They had no idea what it was. The eye of an angry god. An evil spirit. Nothing supernatural about it, though. Once we understood what it was, well, it was just natural.”

“No living organism can continue to exist sanely under conditions of absolute reality.”

“Just because someone is a good person. Just because you care about them doesn't mean they won't burn you.”

“Hill House, not sane, stood by itself against its hills, holding darkness within; it had stood for eighty years and might stand for eighty more. Within, walls continued upright, bricks met neatly, floors were firm, and doors were sensibly shut; silence lay steadily against the wood and stone of Hill House, and whatever walked there, walked alone."

“I’ve seen a lot of ghosts. Just not the way you think.”

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The Haunting of Bly Manor

Hi Anon, thanks for the request :)

We’ve actually done most of the characters from The Haunting of Bly Manor (loved it btw). We haven’t done Owen, Henry, Miles or Flora yet. So, if people want a posting on Owen or Henry we’re happy to type them as well.

With Miles and Flora it is a bit more difficult to type them as they are children under immense stress when we see them, so it is a bit hard to actually know their motivations, so we probably won’t type them.

Here are the links for Jamie, Dani, Peter, Hannah, Viola and Rebecca 

If you meant the Haunting of Hill House, we were thinking of rewatching it and typing the characters from it soon. So, keep an eye out :)