Character Source Material: Downton Abbey (TV Series, ITV (UK) and PBS (US))
Violet Crawley is the Dowager Countess of Grantham, the mother of Robert Crawley, the Earl of Grantham, and the grandmother of Lady Mary, Lady Edith, and Lady Sybil. She is also the great-grandmother of several grandchildren, including George Crawley, the heir to the Downton estate.
Violet Crawley is a witty, sharp-tongued, and influential woman, who often has the last word in any conversation. She is loyal to her family and friends, but also has a strong sense of tradition and hierarchy. She often clashes with her daughter-in-law Cora, her cousin Isobel, and her granddaughter Edith, but also shows them respect and affection. She has a close relationship with her granddaughter Mary, her friend Isobel, and her butler Spratt. She also has a soft spot for her former lover Prince Kuragin, whom she meets again in later seasons
Trait | Percentile | Trait Disposition |
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Neuroticism | 0.27 | Low |
Agreeableness | 30.57 | Average |
Extraversion | 39.89 | Average |
Conscientiousness | 95.26 | High |
Openness | 81.87 | High |
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Trait | Item | Item Response | Item Score | AI-Generated Research* |
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Openness | Do not have a good imagination. | Moderately Accurate | 2 | She is a character who values tradition, is deeply rooted in the customs of her time, and often expresses skepticism or resistance to change. Her wit and sharpness come from her ability to observe and comment on the world around her, but she tends to do so with a practical and pragmatic perspective rather than a highly imaginative one. |
Openness | Am not interested in abstract ideas. | Very Inaccurate | 5 | She is interested in abstract ideas. She likes to discuss and debate various topics, such as philosophy, religion, or politics. She likes to read and write various genres, such as poetry, fiction, or history. She likes to watch and listen to various forms of art, such as music, theater, or cinema. She is not a narrow or shallow person. She is a broad and deep person. |
Openness | Have difficulty understanding abstract ideas. | Very Inaccurate | 5 | She doesn’t have difficulty understanding abstract ideas. She is very intelligent and educated, and she likes to learn and understand new things. She is very logical and analytical, and she likes to solve and explain problems. She is very cultured and refined, and she likes to appreciate and critique art. She is not a simple or ignorant person. She is a smart and sophisticated person. |
Openness | Have a vivid imagination. | Very Accurate | 5 | She does have a vivid imagination. She is very creative and original, and she likes to think of new and different ideas. She is very curious and adventurous, and she likes to explore new and different places. She is very witty and humorous, and she likes to make jokes and puns. She is not a dull or boring person. She is a fun and interesting person. |
Neuroticism | Seldom feel blue. | Very Accurate | 1 | She seldom feels blue. She doesn’t have many reasons to be unhappy or depressed in her life. She has a loving and supportive family, a loyal and devoted staff, and a few close and trusted friends. She has a good health, a long life, and a bright future. She has a lot of achievements, honors, and respect. She is not a sad or miserable person. She is a cheerful and satisfied person. |
Neuroticism | Am relaxed most of the time. | Very Accurate | 1 | She is relaxed most of the time. She doesn’t have many sources of stress or pressure in her life. She doesn’t have to work, study, or compete. She doesn’t have to struggle, suffer, or sacrifice. She doesn’t have to fight, defend, or protect. She lives a comfortable and leisurely life, and she enjoys the privileges and pleasures of her status. She is not a tense or restless person. She is a calm and content person. |
Neuroticism | Get upset easily. | Very Inaccurate | 1 | She doesn’t get upset easily. She is very strong and resilient, and she doesn’t let things bother her. She doesn’t get offended, hurt, or embarrassed easily. She doesn’t get annoyed, irritated, or frustrated easily. She doesn’t get worried, nervous, or anxious easily. She is usually confident, assertive, and proud. She is not a sensitive or emotional person. She is a tough and rational person. |
Neuroticism | Have frequent mood swings. | Very Inaccurate | 1 | She doesn’t have frequent mood swings. She is very stable and consistent, and she doesn’t change her mood easily. She doesn’t get angry, sad, or scared often. She doesn’t get excited, happy, or surprised often either. She is usually calm, composed, and dignified. She is not a moody or unpredictable person. She is a steady and reliable person. |
Conscientiousness | Make a mess of things. | Very Inaccurate | 5 | She doesn’t make a mess of things. She is very skilled and experienced, and she knows how to do things right. She doesn’t make mistakes, errors, or blunders. She doesn’t cause problems, troubles, or disasters. She doesn’t create conflicts, dramas, or scandals. She is very capable and wise, and she knows how to handle any situation. She is not a clumsy or foolish person. She is a clever and savvy person. |
Conscientiousness | Often forget to put things back in their proper place. | Very Inaccurate | 5 | She doesn’t forget to put things back in their proper place. She is very careful and meticulous, and she always remembers where things belong. She doesn’t like to lose, misplace, or damage anything. She doesn’t like to waste, spoil, or ruin anything. She doesn’t like to borrow, lend, or share anything. She is very possessive and protective of her belongings, and she expects others to respect them as well. She is not a careless or forgetful person. She is a diligent and mindful person. |
Conscientiousness | Like order. | Very Accurate | 5 | She does like order. She likes things to be neat, tidy, and organized. She likes to have a routine, a plan, and a purpose. She likes to follow the rules, the traditions, and the etiquette. She likes to maintain the status quo, the hierarchy, and the authority. She doesn’t like chaos, mess, or confusion. She doesn’t like surprises, changes, or challenges. She doesn’t like to break the norms, the customs, or the manners. She is not a flexible or adaptable person. She is a rigid and conservative person. |
Conscientiousness | Get chores done right away. | Moderately Accurate | 4 | She does have some responsibilities as the head of the family, the patron of the hospital, and the leader of the society. She takes those roles seriously, and she does them well. She is not a lazy or irresponsible person. She is a competent and respected person. |
Agreeableness | Am not interested in other people's problems. | Moderately Inaccurate | 4 | That depends on the problem and the person. She is not interested in trivial or petty problems, such as gossip, scandals, or fashion. She is also not interested in problems that she considers to be self-inflicted, foolish, or immoral, such as affairs, gambling, or drugs. She is also not interested in problems that she cannot solve, influence, or benefit from, such as wars, politics, or economics. However, she is interested in problems that are serious, important, or personal, such as health, family, or love. She is also interested in problems that she can help with, advise on, or profit from, such as inheritance, marriage, or business. She is not a nosy or intrusive person. She is a practical and helpful person. |
Agreeableness | Am not really interested in others. | Very Inaccurate | 5 | She is very interested in others, especially those who are close to her or who affect her life. She is very curious and observant, and she likes to know what is going on around her. She also likes to learn new things and discover new places, as she shows when she travels to France, Scotland, and the south of England. She is not a boring or dull person. She is always ready for a new adventure or challenge. |
Agreeableness | Feel others' emotions. | Moderately Accurate | 4 | I think she does, to some extent. She is not very expressive or demonstrative of her own emotions, but she can sense when others are happy, sad, angry, or afraid. She can also empathize with their pain, joy, frustration, or hope. She is not indifferent or apathetic to the feelings of others. She can be moved by their stories, touched by their gestures, or amused by their jokes. She can also be hurt by their words, offended by their actions, or proud of their achievements. She is not a cold-hearted or emotionless person. |
Agreeableness | Sympathize with others' feelings. | Moderately Inaccurate | 2 | Sometimes she does, sometimes she doesn’t. She can be very compassionate and supportive of those she cares about, such as her family, her servants, and her friends. She can also be very generous and charitable, as she shows when she helps the Russian refugees, the hospital, and the village. However, she can also be very cold and dismissive of those she dislikes or disagrees with, such as her rivals, her enemies, and her critics. She can also be very insensitive and tactless, as she shows when she makes fun of others’ misfortunes, mistakes, or flaws. She is not very good at understanding or respecting different perspectives or lifestyles. She is often stubborn and set in her ways. |
Extraversion | Keep in the background. | Moderately Inaccurate | 4 | She likes to be in the center of attention and influence. She is very involved in the affairs of her family and the estate, and she often takes charge of situations that require her intervention. She also likes to meddle in the lives of others, especially her grandchildren, and she often schemes and plots to achieve her goals. She is not one to sit back and watch things happen. She is a force to be reckoned with. |
Extraversion | Don't talk a lot. | Very Inaccurate | 5 | She talks quite a lot, actually. She is very outspoken and opinionated, and she rarely hesitates to express her views on any topic. She often delivers witty remarks, sarcastic comments, and withering insults that leave others speechless. She also likes to give advice, guidance, and criticism to her family and friends, whether they want it or not. She is not afraid to speak her mind, even if it causes trouble or controversy. |
Extraversion | Talk to a lot of different people at parties. | Moderately Inaccurate | 2 | I don’t think she does. She seems to prefer the company of a few select people, such as her granddaughter Mary, her cousin Isobel, or her friend Prince Kuragin. She also tends to avoid people who annoy her, such as Mrs. Levinson, Lord Merton, or Mr. Spratt. She is not very fond of small talk or gossip, unless it serves her purpose. She is more interested in matters of family, politics, and tradition. |
Extraversion | Am the life of the party. | Moderately Inaccurate | 2 | Violet Crawley is not typically portrayed as the life of the party. Violet Crawley, also known as the Dowager Countess of Grantham, is portrayed as an aristocratic and conservative woman with a strong personality and wit. While she has her moments of humor and charm, she is more known for her sharp and clever remarks, as well as her traditional values and resistance to change. |