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[SJ] Superman as a classic ISFJ

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Superman is shy, shunning as much attention as possible while maintaining a high level of privacy. He has a strong moral code and stands up for those in need. He fights for truth, justice, and the american way, overthrowing those ambitious villains that would change everything he has come to love about earth. This is why I would type him as ISFJ.
 

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what's the shadow of the isfj? That would be his powers...sounds right..clark is an isfj and then he goes into super mode.
 

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He's too idealistic to be a stereotypical ISFJ. I feel INFJ 1w2 is more appropriate, to be honest.
 

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ISFJ sounds right. In the 1978 film, he reverses the flow of time to save Lois Lane after she's crushed in some ditch during the earthquake; that's not something we ISTJs would do (or type 6s for that matter); we'd spend about 10 seconds trying to save her and then move on. Other people need help too.
 

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Yeah, i would agree. except istj as clark kent and.

esfj as superman, dont you think?
 

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I don't know, I just know I always found him ridiculous and boring. Like a Ken Doll with a god complex in tights.
 

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ISFJ sounds right. In the 1978 film, he reverses the flow of time to save Lois Lane after she's crushed in some ditch during the earthquake; that's not something we ISTJs would do (or type 6s for that matter); we'd spend about 10 seconds trying to save her and then move on. Other people need help too.

He had ulterior motives though. I mean, selfish lust could be a motive here, it's Lois Lane. Lets not get hasty.

All jokes aside, why wouldn't an ISTJ save a significant other or family member out of duty, or a 6 out of loyalty?
 

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Can somebody seriously explain why Superman is a Sensor? Having excellent reaction time and physical fitness does not make you S, especially if you're a superhero. And let's not get into "the American way". The popular conception of this has little in common with the founding values of America.

(It is an aside, but I agree with those who have said they find Superman less complex and inspiring a character as, say, Batman.)
 

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I heard the superman in one of the most recent superman movies was very similar to myself and I'm ISTJ
 

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Can somebody seriously explain why Superman is a Sensor? Having excellent reaction time and physical fitness does not make you S, especially if you're a superhero. And let's not get into "the American way". The popular conception of this has little in common with the founding values of America.

(It is an aside, but I agree with those who have said they find Superman less complex and inspiring a character as, say, Batman.)


I'm afraid Christian Bale ruined Batman for me. :(
 

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I always saw him as an ESTJ myself.

But I'm OK with being associated with Superman :smile:
 

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Don't know the character well enough. I have all sisters lol.
 

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Can somebody seriously explain why Superman is a Sensor? Having excellent reaction time and physical fitness does not make you S, especially if you're a superhero. And let's not get into "the American way". The popular conception of this has little in common with the founding values of America.

(It is an aside, but I agree with those who have said they find Superman less complex and inspiring a character as, say, Batman.)

For starters, Superman really enjoys the staus quo. He longs for the simple life. He is a simple man cursed to be different from the society he admires so much. He is the model ISxJ. That said, he avoids conflict if he can so that makes him a little bit like a feeler, though he will fight to defend others and to keep earth safe. He personally does not have much of an ego. This points strongly to ISFJ.

Batman is more of a IxTJ. Maybe ISTJ since he does not entertain ideas with no practical use, though I could see INTJ for him due to his highly eclectic knowlege base (this is not a strong argument for INTJ.)

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xNFP heroes are going to be gentle creative types with a need to understand everything. They are going to avoid fighting as much as possible, but will hold dear values such as Truth or Compassion that can place them in a hero role.

xNTP heroes are going to be anti-heroes, as a given rule of thumb. There are exceptions like Mcgyver, though.

xSxP heroes are going to be very literal, and will have a special disdain for villains who "kill their friends over a peice of paper."

xSxJ heroes keep life as simple as they can, only coming out when the status quo is challenged.

xNxJ heroes try to change the environment to a vision they have in mind, either endless thinking of improvements to the global system or by actively working towards that vision. This is were Superman falls short. Even when he was on Bizarro World, he did not try to change their ways, but instead was focused on maintaining harmony and getting the heck out of there.
 

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Marmotini said:
All jokes aside, why wouldn't an ISTJ save a significant other or family member out of duty, or a 6 out of loyalty?

We would and saving a significant other would take priority if it were just one vs another, but Supes was in the middle of a natural disaster that was killing thousands. In that situation, saving the masses would take priority. A type 6 wouldn't mess with the time continuum for fear of unforseen consequences.
 

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That's just one letter from Sherlock Holmes you know.
 

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He had ulterior motives though. I mean, selfish lust could be a motive here, it's Lois Lane. Lets not get hasty.

All jokes aside, why wouldn't an ISTJ save a significant other or family member out of duty, or a 6 out of loyalty?

I actually would agree with ISTJ 6. It makes the most sense to me.

I am thinking of Smallville Superman mainly though.
 

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We would and saving a significant other would take priority if it were just one vs another, but Supes was in the middle of a natural disaster that was killing thousands. In that situation, saving the masses would take priority. A type 6 wouldn't mess with the time continuum for fear of unforseen consequences.

Hmm is that a six thing then, to think of humanity? Because I hate when people show irrational preference towards even family members who are clearly wrong or evil. Yes it's normal to side with family and loved ones, but like, if my nephew raped a woman (or a man), as much as I love him, I would never try to get him out of it, and as sad as I would feel, I would expect him to be punished for it like any other rapist (not that he's a rapist, but I simply want to punch people who enable sociopathic relatives).
 

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I know INTJs that would fit that bill perfectly.
 
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