An Argument For Unhealthy INFJ 2w1 Fyodor + Character Analysis.

An argument for unhealthy INFJ 2w1 Fyodor + character analysis.

Author's note:

To start things off; I was motivated to do this by some friends personally and I normally am not someone who likes getting my opinion out there and prefer to keep most of my thoughts private but I would like to share my thoughts and my take on why I firmly believe that this is his actual typing instead of the popular INTJ 8w9 typing on the site personality database and also to be clear — I do not want to argue,in fact, I would welcome your insights and thoughts as long as it is done respectfully and politely.

I would also recommend you at least doing some surface research upon cognitive functions before proceeding on and following reading this; please and thank you.

( Update ) While re-reading this; I noticed I did not do enough of a good job presenting my argument for Fyodor as a INFJ and so I decided to add some more details on here so I can fully give my argument in the most cohesive and in-depth way possible.

The issue with the typing of Fyodor as a INTJ is that Te is simply too pragmatic to fit him personally in my opinion; someone with Te would not have cared to be this manipulative and would not have been able to keep the charismatic, almost cult leader persona Fyodor takes on and neither would they have been as theatrical as Fyodor in his plots and approaches.

Extraverted Feeling (Fe); on the other hand ; does fit him better in my perspective. He is able to be charismatic and to appeal on a personal level to most people in the cast — he is able to match his behavior to the people he is around with to the level we could call him a social chameleon; he is extremely socially aware and not to mention; able to tell people exactly what they want to hear.

His plans also often range on his awareness of how people think and operate, he tailors everything he does to make it convincing for the person he is dealing with and I do believe a INTJ likely not focus on appealing to people emotionally as much as Fyodor does.

Now that we got this out of the way; onto why I perceive Fyodor as a 2w1 and a social e2.

Not to mention — rather than trying to follow a system to get to the top of the hierarchy like a Te-user might do to reach their goals, Fyodor's entire focus is on reshaping the system by bending others to his will which feels more like Fe.

I know this is going to raise some eyebrows from people since e2s are more known for being loving; kind and community centered — but bear with me and listen to my argument because I swear this is going to make more sense the more I explain this.

Pride. That is the vice of the e2; and it is perfectly shown through Fyodor as a character.

In the Enneagram system, pride is not just about arrogance or an inflated ego; rather, it manifests as the need to be seen as indispensable — the belief that only you can meet the needs of others. At its core, it is a savior complex, a deep conviction that others are dependent on you, whether they realize it or not.

This pride shapes Fyodor's entire worldview; he does not merely do what he does because he enjoys it — to him; he is God's humble servant sent to Earth and he is the only one who can bring humanity to salvation since they are nothing more than reckless children who never learn and remain blind of their own corruption and sins; and he alone is the one able to correct and cleanse them.

The trap of the e2 is that they always expect something in return subconsciously even if they might believe that they are simply being selfless and that thing is obedience and validation. I say we see the obedience aspect is more shown clearly in Fyodor through his desire to force the world into conformity with his vision. If humanity refuses his salvation, then they must be broken. If someone stands in the way of his “noble” goal, they are not simply an obstacle—they are an impurity to be erased. This is how his love for humanity ultimately becomes destruction.

Now that we’ve established why I see him as a e2, the social e2 is often regarded as the most intellectual, reserved, and private of the subtypes — traits that fit Fyodor like a glove. Additionally, social 2s are highly effective networkers, adept at projecting the image of a kind and benevolent leader while, in reality, being the most cunning of their type.