Is “Miss Potter” the Quintessential INFP Personality?
For a near perfect rendering of the positive INFP personality, check out Rene Zellweger as Beatrix Potter in the movie, “Miss Potter”. Beatrix Potter wrote “Peter Rabbit” and other stories for children at the turn of the last Century. The movie sticks close to the facts. Beatrix grew up like a “poor little rich girl”. Her parents showered the children with material gifts but were preoccupied with spending their inherited wealth, relaxing at private clubs and receiving guests at home to improve their social status. Beatrix was isolated as a child, so typical of the INFP personality. She was educated at home by a governess. Her only brother was sent to boarding school. Beatrix enjoyed nature and had many small pets that she loved. These little creatures are beautifully – very subtly – animated in the film. In a very touching way they became her friends. INFP’s have a magical relationship with the world. They can love things real. The subtly and whimsy of Peter Rabbit and the other Potter
