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Chapter 5: Mind
Choleric
This temperament is associated with extroverts,
doers, and optimists. Born leaders, choleric
characters are active and have a compulsive need
for change. Driven to correct wrongs, they are not
discouraged easily and may be unemotional. These
characters exude confidence, are strong-willed, and
decisive. This temperament causes characters to be
organized and task-oriented. Insisting on the productivity
of others, these characters seek practical
solutions to problems and move quickly to action.
Thriving on opposition, these characters have little
need for friends or groups and excel during emergencies.
Unfortunately, choleric characters may be
bossy, impatient, quick-tempered, unable to relax,
and refuse to give up even when clearly losing. These
characters are too intense, come on too strong, and
are inflexible and uncomplimentary. Choleric characters
dislike tears and emotions, and are generally
unsympathetic. These characters give answers too
quickly, dominate more than is good, and are often
too busy for their families. Also, choleric characters
are impatient with poor performance and have little
tolerance for mistakes. Choleric characters are often
rude, tactless, and manipulate others. Though
these characters may often be right, which they always
insist upon, this also makes them unpopular
with others. It is assumed that the choleric temperament
is caused by yellow bile.
Melancholic
This temperament is associated with the introvert,
thinker, and pessimist. Melancholic characters
tend to be deep, thoughtful, and analytical. They
are serious, purposeful, and prone to genius. Often,
they are talented and creative, with an artistic or
musical inclination. Melancholic characters may be
philosophical, poetic, and appreciate beauty. Sensitive
to others, they may be self-sacrificing, conscientious,
or idealistic. This temperament causes characters
to set high standards and want everything done
right. Their homes are orderly, and otherwise they
are persistent, thorough, orderly, organized, and always
neat and tidy. This powerful drive is often characterized
negatively by others, but melancholic characters
often solve problems and surprise others with
creativity. Melancholic characters need to finish what
they start. Socially, this temperament causes characters
to make friends cautiously and stay in the background
to avoid attention. These characters are
faithful, devoted, and listen well to complaints. Unfortunately,
they can be moody and depressed, often
remembering or emphasizing the negative. Further,
they are self-centered, often in another world,
and may have a low opinion of themselves. Melancholic
characters are not people-oriented, and prefer
to deal with things rather than people. Also,
these characters prefer analysis to work. Having a
deep need for approval, these characters are hard to
please and often set standards too high. Often withdrawn
and remote, melancholic characters are critical
of others and withhold affection. In characters,
this temperament can cause them to be antagonistic
and vengeful because they are suspicious of others
and dislike those in opposition. This temperament
causes characters to be unforgiving and skeptical
of compliments. It is assumed that the melancholic
temperament is caused by black bile.
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