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Chapter 5: Mind
Choleric-Melancholic
These characters are likely to become leaders
who relentlessly drive others. They view characters
as tools to get the job done, and more than any
other temperament, demand that the tasks of their
followers be performed flawlessly. Some characters
respect this type of individual or leader because they
and their followers are productive, though they may
personally dislike them as this character’s low opinion
of others becomes evident. With most characters,
reactions are more extreme, usually a combination
of admiration and hate. Choleric-melancholic
characters are extremely competitive, forceful, and
often successful.
Choleric-Phlegmatic
This combination of temperaments produces
characters who are likely to succeed and become
leaders or authority figures who care about
the finished product, but prefer instead to delegate
the responsibility of the task to others of importance
around them. Since this leader rarely makes
themselves visible or known, some characters consider
them to be a disinterested leader. They are
driving, but unenthusiastic, and often harbor resentment
and bitterness.
Melancholic-Sanguine
This type of character withdraws from everyone
and is exacting, but often is very happy, expressive,
or emotional when alone or about their
work. While alone, the creative side of these characters
often emerges, such as with art or music.
These characters are capable, but rarely venturesome,
so they usually work well for others.
Melancholic-Choleric
In most situations, this character is an introvert,
though some situations elicit strong responses,
which are usually either negative, critical, driving, or
manipulative. Ironically, it is during these responses
or outbursts when the melancholic-choleric character
is happiest. These characters usually prepare
twice as well as their foes, so they rarely lose in contests.
This combination of temperaments produces
characters who are extremely difficult to please, rarely
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satisfying even themselves, which can make them
intolerable to live with. Some of these characters
become manic-depressive or sadistic. Melancholiccholeric
characters become angry often. Regarding
their families, they emote disapproval and are driven
to castigate them for failures and correct their mistakes,
though this condemnation and criticism usually
accomplishes the opposite effect.
Melancholic-Phlegmatic
These characters are perhaps the most withdrawn
of all, often preferring or wishing for a solitary
existence. However, when alone as desired, they
are unenthusiastic about almost everything.
Phlegmatic-Sanguine
This blend of temperaments results in a nonabrasive
character who is the easiest to get along
with. They are unenthusiastic, calm, relaxed, yet
when inspired they become emotional, expressive,
and happy. However, they are highly disorganized.
Phlegmatic-Choleric
These characters are unenthusiastic and
avoid responsibility, yet are prone to be irritable,
commanding, and leader-like. This type of character
does not explode with anger, but just refuses to
cooperate. When characters with this temperament
become angry, they often restrain their anger, becoming
utterly silent, yet clearly upset.
Phlegmatic-Melancholic
This combination of temperaments causes
characters to speak rarely and often makes them
gentle. It is common for others to take advantage
of phlegmatic-melancholic characters. These characters
are rarely angry or hostile, and are often gracious.