J.R.R. Tolkien brought Middle-earth to life with heroes, villains, and mythical beings who embody courage, hope, temptation, and sacrifice. From hobbits and elves to dark lords and warriors, his characters shape some of the most enduring fantasy epics ever written. This tag collects MBTI and Enneagram typings of J.R.R. Tolkien characters, offering insight into the psychology of his legendary creations.
ESFP 8w9 Characters Galadriel leaps into battle, takes enormous risks, and lives largely in the moment on a regular basis, with no thought to how her actions are going to affect the outcome (in a belief that she’s supporting the…
INFJ 1w2 Characters Elrond is a good deal wiser than Galadriel—he has a longer range of vision in how he sees her behavior (and his) affecting the future of their race, and is far more accommodating of others and their…
ENTP 3w2 Characters Halbrand is tricky to type, because he’s insincere; he sells himself as a humble worker of metals, a blacksmith with skills, but in reality, he is masterminding events and manipulating Galadriel throughout. ENTPs are just as opportunistic…
ENFP 6w7 Characters ENFPs like to believe the best of others and give them endless chances at redemption. They also trust their insights into others, even when there is no proof to back up their claims—and that’s what Nori does…
ESFJ 6w7 Characters Poppy is warm, energetic, enthusiastic, and good-natured, but also aware of what’s appropriate to the time and place in a way that Nori isn’t. She will adapt to what others want from her, including in her willingness…
ISFP 9w8 Characters Arondir fits the “quiet, emotional and risk-taking type well,” since he has fallen in love with a human (somewhat frowned on among the Elves) and won’t listen to anyone who tells him to seek affection elsewhere, but…
ESFJ 2w1 Characters ESFJs are often involved in the lives of everyone they meet, and Bronwyn is no exception—she is well-liked in the towns, but also turns into a “girl boss” who mobilizes people to protect their town when it’s…
INFP 6w7 Characters Bilbo has strong views on most things, and tends to keep his feelings close to his chest; he keeps the secret of the Ring as long as he can and does not reveal his intention to leave…
ESTJ 8w9 Characters Thorin is a natural leader who takes on the mantle of reclaiming the lost dwarf kingdom and believes himself capable of being its king, even when others tell him he should not reawaken the dragon or risk…
ENFJ 2w1 Characters Tauriel is self-sacrificing for the betterment of whatever social group she is referring to; she argues the elves have a moral responsibility to look after the people of Middle-earth and involve themselves in their long-term welfare, even…