Functional Order: Fe/Si/Ne/Ti
Dominant Function: Fe
Effie shows the dual nature of a Fe-dom, for good and bad. For example, she has adopted the moral mindset of the Capital, which says that “because we all think sending innocent people into the arena is okay, it’s okay.” Effie has no moral opinions of her own on the matter, and just thinks it’s sad and unfortunate that Peeta and Katniss must again go into the arena a second time. On the good side, she has a team mindset, and motivates them to act as a group (she even tries to bond them all together by purchasing gold emblems for Haymitch and Peeta, to show “solidarity”). Effie is very concerned with appropriate behavior, and comes to life when she feels needed, after they are forced into hiding.
Auxiliary Function: Si
She models the same behavior as everyone in the Capital, in adopting their appearance (to a flamboyant effect). She feels comfortable and secure, participating in the traditions of the districts and of the Capitol. Effie doesn’t enjoy change or chaos, but instead prefers to plan and prepare for things in advance, and is upset when they play out differently than she anticipated (she is annoyed that Peeta abandons her detailed cards and instead does an impromptu speech). Effie believes the wisdom of past victors can help Peeta and Katniss on their journey to victory.
Tertiary Fucntion: Ne
Effie pretends to be less aware of what is truly happening than she actually is; she is more insightful, at times, than Katniss in discerning the true significance of the rebellion and what it means for the future. Katniss is sometimes in awe of her “keen instincts” about people.
Inferior Function: Ti
She never questions or spends much time analyzing anything, other than in how to help her Victors succeed—in other words, she only uses her Ti when “necessary.” She is highly focused on her appearance and on superficial things.
Note: This argument has been taken from Funky MBTI in Fiction.
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