The Personality Typology of the Main Character in the Short Story “Syaikh Balbis” by Taufiq al-Hakim (A Literary Psychology Study)

This study aims to analyze the personality types of the main character in the short story Syaikh Balbis by Taufiq al-Hakim. The research employs a descriptive qualitative method using the Hippocrates-Gallenus literary psychology personality type theory as its theoretical framework. The data consist of written texts found in Taufiq al-Hakim’s short story Syaikh Balbis, which demonstrate the compatibility of the main character’s personality traits from the Hippocrates-Gallenus perspective. The data collection methods include reading and note-taking techniques, library research, close reading, and manual coding, followed by data analysis procedures involving identification, analysis, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that the main character exhibits four personality types according to Hippocrates: sanguine (friendly and self-confident), choleric (aggressive), melancholic (pessimistic) and phlegmatic (a strong sense of humor). This study contributes to broadening scholarly insight and may serve as a reference for future research.