This is shown not only in his sticking with the rightful heir to the Scottish throne, Malcolm, rather than the newly crowned Macbeth, but also when Malcolm tests him. Pages in category "Female Shakespearean characters" The following 49 pages are in this category, out of 49 total. (Though he was aware of the four humors—sanguine, melancholic, choleric and phlegmatic—which have been roughly, and to some, unsatisfactorily, linked to the combinations SP, SJ, NF, and NT.) Technically, Viola is dressing as a man, but for the whole play it’s kind of on the edge – she’s somehow both male and female. Among the great riches in Shakespeare is the potential for a range of sexual orientation among many of his characters. Her facility with wit and wordplay is emblematic of an NF, and rather than being a planner or manager-type, she takes things as they come like a Perceiver. I remember reading about a production of Othello long ago at the Old Vic with Olivier and Richardson (I think) in which they alternated as the Moor and Iago. Hastings, Pursuivant - Richard III. Shakespeare monologues for kids from published plays for auditions and acting practice. 17. Shakespeare's Characters: H. Please note that uppercase type indicates the stressed syllable.  Shakespeare Quotations (by Play) (Who wants to identify with a villain?). See more ideas about Actors, Shakespeare plays, Bard. Shakespeare's Characters: A to Z Here you will find a comprehensive list of every Shakespearean character and the play in which he or she appears. Hamlet - Hamlet. This sounds like the optimistic, conflict-averse, living-in-the-present ESFP. Expressing his emotions openly—both his horror when he discovers King Duncan murdered and his deeply felt, affectionate grief for his murdered wife and children—Macduff is clearly an F. And as is typical for the popular ESFJ, he is well-known and well-liked, with several different characters calling him “good” and “worthy.” This loyal Scotsman, who has also been deeply and personally wronged by Macbeth, is the perfect foil to bring down the tyrant. English actress Fiona Shaw plays the male lead in Shakespeare's play RICHARD II - 1995 director Deborah Warner 2 Prospero, duke of Milan, is almost a textbook INTJ. Please let us know your favourite character … At the same time, they are deeply concerned about people, especially those they love, and about their values; so they can be surprisingly bold in defense of others or when a value is violated. Fortunately the boat was sea-worthy enough to get them to a desert island where Prospero spends the next twelve years in classic NT style, tutoring Miranda and growing in his knowledge of the “magical arts” and thus in power. The last thing he wants is to be accused of being fearful or superstitious. In The Winter’s Tale, Paulina is the wife of the courtier Antigonus and true friend to the queen of Sicilia, Hermione. When he falls for Rosalind, he must express it to the world in poems scattered about the forest: undoubtedly a sign of an Extrovert Feeler, who often need to put their feelings into words. Haberdasher - [HAB-er-dash-er] The Taming of the Shrew, Hastings, Lord William - 3 Henry VI/Richard III, Hermia - [HUR-mee-uh] A Midsummer Night's Dream, Hermione - [hur-MIGH-uh-nee] The Winter's Tale, Hippolyta - [hih-PAWL-ih-tuh] A Midsummer Night's Dream, Hippolyta - [hih-PAWL-ih-tuh] The Two Noble Kinsmen, Holofernes - [hawl-uh-FUR-neez] Love's Labour's Lost, Hortensio - [hor-TEN-shee-oh] The Taming of the Shrew, Hortensius - [hor-TEN-shee-us sometimes hor-TEN-shus] Timon of Athens, Hostilius - [hos-STILL-ee-us] Timon of Athens. That she is an Introvert is also seen in her reserve: She recoils from the idea of going to Angelo, the Duke’s deputy, to speak out in public and beg for mercy for her brother. Like most ENTPs, Touchstone is quick, witty, and cynical. The whole demand that she and her sisters vie to express the most love for him is simply too illogical to her. When the paranoid king, Leontes, accuses his innocent wife of adultery, Paulina is the only defender of Hermione brave enough to tell the king to his face that he’s wrong and insane. As with most personality types with the letters SP, she’s easy-going and flexible. Finally, she seems most like an ISFP in her intense reaction to being falsely accused and rejected by both Claudio and her father: She is devastated and swoons. Myers-Briggs devotees will love this, and the uninitiated may well find their appetite whetted to learn more. Thomas Rotherham, Archbishop of York (ARCH.) One of the chief things that makes the works of William Shakespeare timeless is his genius for characterization. Shakespeare’s numerous characters are not only amazingly varied but also insightfully well-rounded, making them believable and memorable. As an NF, she cares more for her ideals than social conventions, so she has no qualms about marrying a man of another race or bothering to get her father’s permission—something unthinkable to her father, given how docile she usually was. Hastings, Lord Ralph - 2 Henry IV. Included is our exclusive spelled pronunciation guide, essential for actors and teachers, and an in-depth biography of many of Shakespeare's most popular and fascinating creations. Benvolio, friend and cousin of Romeo, is a good example of an ISFJ. The Bard created some of the most interesting and unique characters, and so we thought we would throw them all together in one simple list. Together they form a host of possible examples of the popular Myers-Briggs sixteen personality types. Juliet emerges in our times as a strong female role model. But each time it is harder for him; Caesar was evidently hoping the crowd would make him accept the crown and is disappointed when instead they cheer his humility. Based on the insights of Carl Jung and decades of research, Isabel Briggs Myers and Katharine Briggs (mother and daughter) developed the MBTI instrument, describing sixteen personality types determined by an individual’s preferences in four areas: “There are no right or wrong preferences.… You can do both. Man (MAN.) Unfortunately, Antonio turned on him and set him and his daughter, Miranda, adrift in a rickety, old boat.  King Lear Character Guide So sit back and peruse a list of names from Shakespeare's plays. Hero is definitely an Introvert: in groups she is generally quiet; she’s more talkative one-on-one or with those she knows well. What is more, we often see his characters in times of stress if not calamity, so it can be difficult to discern whether their behavior is typical for them or if they’re growing and trying something new. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) characters breakdowns including full descriptions with standard casting requirements and expert analysis.  Quotations About William Shakespeare,