Margaret Thatcher
The first thing we notice about this writing is her large signature. This means she seeks and enjoys praise and recognition. We also notice that "Margaret" is considerably taller and wider than her last name. By emphasizing her first name in her signature, she is expressing a need to attract attention or an urge to prove herself. She wants to be judged on her own merits rather than relying on her husband or family. To her, being "Margaret" is far more important than being "Mrs. Thatcher," a wife of Mr. Thatcher. It also symbolizes how she regards herself in relation to her husband. The capital letters "M" and "T" are written in arabesques. The general interpretation for arabesque form is "inspiration and ceremoniousness." The line under her signature also confirms the fact that she is putting herself on a "pedestal." If our signature symbolizes the social image that we present to the outside world, she certainly conveys her own sense of importance and superiority through her signature.
The next thing we notice is the relatively neat arrangement of the writing. There is ample space between lines and words. Although her word spacing is somewhat irregular, it is considered to be wide on average. The implication of such a trait is that the writer is usually more formal than casual in interpersonal relationships. She needs privacy to think through matters before she commits herself to an action. She is organized, orderly and proficient.
Notice the upward baseline. She is optimistic and enthusiastic. The baseline is also kept on track. Those who write with straight baselines have the ability to plan ahead and exercise self direction. She is determined and self motivated. With these two factors (straight and upward) combined, it shows her positive outlook on life, and whatever life's problems, they are tackled by a "can do" attitude. Of course, she can feel down at times, but not for long. Coupled with the long and strong t-bars (which will be explained later) this is a fiercely determined, competitive individual who refuses to be defeated by anything, anybody.
The size of her writing is small. It implies her power of concentration and capacity to deal with detail. The form of her writing is very simplified. There are hardly any lead-in strokes. Notice how she connects the letter "y" and "o" to write "you." When the writing is simplified, yet legible with good overall spatial arrangement, we can conclude that the writer has a sharp intellect and a quick, rational mind. By discarding the unessential, she is trying to save time and energy. This means that she is direct, to the point, matter-of-fact, practical and efficient. Further, the small size combined with the wide word spacing suggests that Mrs. Thatcher is actually an introvert by nature.
Although her writing is generally simplified, there is one thing that stands out and looks "excessive." It is her t-bars. The t-bars say a lot about the writer's goal direction. Mrs. Thatcher's t-bars are barely touching or mostly floating above the t-stems. This indicates that her aspirations, goals and ideals are very high. She is such an idealist that despite the fact that she attained a highly respectable position in her country, she may still feel that she is not living up to her standards or ideals. She is never happy with the status quo and she may be trying to reach the unreachable. The long t-bar suggests her strong drive. She is enthusiastic about her goals and applies a great deal of mental energy toward achieving her objectives. But what does it mean when the t-bars are detached and on the right side of the stem? It indicates her preference for movement, activity and challenges. But on a negative note, it also means that she is inclined to take on more than she can comfortably handle, thereby causing problems to herself and those around her. It also means that she can be short-tempered and impatient with others. She would be irritated if desired results are not delivered in a way she expected and in a timely fashion. As a result, she may not always be an easy person to get along with.
While she can be headstrong, she is also equipped with flexibility and resilience. She writes with the combination of print and cursive, and writes certain letters in two different ways. She also freely breaks within her words. This is a sign of flexibility, adaptability and use of intuition. Writing a letter in more than one way in an overall harmonious writing suggests the writer's ability to see things from different perspectives and have a flexible attitude in life.
Signs of culture are also detected in her writing. The harmonious use of print and cursive in the same script,the elegant formation of "g" that resembles the number "8." She also writes her "s" with a printed form "s," and her personal pronoun I is a single line which can be a contributing factor for culture when supported by other evidence.
If signature is our social image, our personal pronoun I (PPI) is how we subconsciously see ourselves. She uses the "stick figure I, " a single line. It shows an independent personality with selective and discriminating taste. A person of conviction and self reliance, she prefers to stand on her own. It also reveals a need to remain aloof and unencumbered by the demands of conventional society. Now the interesting contradiction. Unlike her proud signature, her PPI is rather small, modest and even fragile looking. This tells us that, in spite of her outward confidence, Mrs. Thatcher may not have a solid inner sense of self as she appeared. Especially with such a stark contrast to her signature, she may be secretly feeling a sense of inferiority. One of the possible reasons can be attributed to her modest family roots and background. In a class-conscious society such as England, she may not always have felt proud and confident of her roots as a commoner, and may have privately resented the fact that she wasn't born in the nobility or the aristocracy. And, in order to compensate such a sentiment, she may have worked even harder to prove to herself and others by making accomplishments and achieving higher social status. Therefore, what a person perceives to be a "lack" may serve as an impetus to excel. This type of compensation is quite common and is a healthy sign if exercised in a positive fashion. Mrs. Thatcher is indeed an "iron lady" who actualized her dream through her enormous will power and determination.
The next thing we notice is the relatively neat arrangement of the writing. There is ample space between lines and words. Although her word spacing is somewhat irregular, it is considered to be wide on average. The implication of such a trait is that the writer is usually more formal than casual in interpersonal relationships. She needs privacy to think through matters before she commits herself to an action. She is organized, orderly and proficient.
Notice the upward baseline. She is optimistic and enthusiastic. The baseline is also kept on track. Those who write with straight baselines have the ability to plan ahead and exercise self direction. She is determined and self motivated. With these two factors (straight and upward) combined, it shows her positive outlook on life, and whatever life's problems, they are tackled by a "can do" attitude. Of course, she can feel down at times, but not for long. Coupled with the long and strong t-bars (which will be explained later) this is a fiercely determined, competitive individual who refuses to be defeated by anything, anybody.
The size of her writing is small. It implies her power of concentration and capacity to deal with detail. The form of her writing is very simplified. There are hardly any lead-in strokes. Notice how she connects the letter "y" and "o" to write "you." When the writing is simplified, yet legible with good overall spatial arrangement, we can conclude that the writer has a sharp intellect and a quick, rational mind. By discarding the unessential, she is trying to save time and energy. This means that she is direct, to the point, matter-of-fact, practical and efficient. Further, the small size combined with the wide word spacing suggests that Mrs. Thatcher is actually an introvert by nature.
Although her writing is generally simplified, there is one thing that stands out and looks "excessive." It is her t-bars. The t-bars say a lot about the writer's goal direction. Mrs. Thatcher's t-bars are barely touching or mostly floating above the t-stems. This indicates that her aspirations, goals and ideals are very high. She is such an idealist that despite the fact that she attained a highly respectable position in her country, she may still feel that she is not living up to her standards or ideals. She is never happy with the status quo and she may be trying to reach the unreachable. The long t-bar suggests her strong drive. She is enthusiastic about her goals and applies a great deal of mental energy toward achieving her objectives. But what does it mean when the t-bars are detached and on the right side of the stem? It indicates her preference for movement, activity and challenges. But on a negative note, it also means that she is inclined to take on more than she can comfortably handle, thereby causing problems to herself and those around her. It also means that she can be short-tempered and impatient with others. She would be irritated if desired results are not delivered in a way she expected and in a timely fashion. As a result, she may not always be an easy person to get along with.
While she can be headstrong, she is also equipped with flexibility and resilience. She writes with the combination of print and cursive, and writes certain letters in two different ways. She also freely breaks within her words. This is a sign of flexibility, adaptability and use of intuition. Writing a letter in more than one way in an overall harmonious writing suggests the writer's ability to see things from different perspectives and have a flexible attitude in life.
Signs of culture are also detected in her writing. The harmonious use of print and cursive in the same script,the elegant formation of "g" that resembles the number "8." She also writes her "s" with a printed form "s," and her personal pronoun I is a single line which can be a contributing factor for culture when supported by other evidence.
If signature is our social image, our personal pronoun I (PPI) is how we subconsciously see ourselves. She uses the "stick figure I, " a single line. It shows an independent personality with selective and discriminating taste. A person of conviction and self reliance, she prefers to stand on her own. It also reveals a need to remain aloof and unencumbered by the demands of conventional society. Now the interesting contradiction. Unlike her proud signature, her PPI is rather small, modest and even fragile looking. This tells us that, in spite of her outward confidence, Mrs. Thatcher may not have a solid inner sense of self as she appeared. Especially with such a stark contrast to her signature, she may be secretly feeling a sense of inferiority. One of the possible reasons can be attributed to her modest family roots and background. In a class-conscious society such as England, she may not always have felt proud and confident of her roots as a commoner, and may have privately resented the fact that she wasn't born in the nobility or the aristocracy. And, in order to compensate such a sentiment, she may have worked even harder to prove to herself and others by making accomplishments and achieving higher social status. Therefore, what a person perceives to be a "lack" may serve as an impetus to excel. This type of compensation is quite common and is a healthy sign if exercised in a positive fashion. Mrs. Thatcher is indeed an "iron lady" who actualized her dream through her enormous will power and determination.
Biography of Margaret Thatcher
Background...
Margaret Thatcher became the first woman Prime Minister of Great Britain when she was elevated to that office in 1979. Her Conservative Party defeated the Labour party thus allowing the daughter of a green grocer to further her conservative political philosophy. An ardent believer in lessening government control over Britain's economy, Thatcher began her tenure facing high inflation and unemployment. Until her resignation in 1990, "Maggie" was a well known world figure, whether adored or "disliked" and a personality of notice in her own country. It has been said of P.M. Thatcher that she does not have discussions, just states her opinions. She was the longest continually serving British Prime Minister of this century. Margaret Thatcher changed the landscape of politics in Great Britain by also re-inventing businesses and the economy. She was quite popular for winning the Falklands War by not compromising her position. Her micro-management tactics and her brusque argumentativeness won her much criticism, though. Margaret Thatcher herself said she identified more with being a Prime Minister than a woman. This statement coming from a female who was a mother of twins, Mark and Carol, and a wife to a successful businessman, plus being always impeccably attired and coiffured, appears to sum up this enigmatic personality. Quite a lady, this Maggie, and one full of contradictions! Thumbnail History... Margaret Hilda Thatcher (nee Roberts) was born in 1925 to the family of a green grocer in England. Her schooling was impressive culminating in a degree from Oxford in chemistry (BSc in Natural Science) and a law degree. As a professional, Margaret worked as a research chemist and an attorney specializing in tax law. |
After her marriage in 1951 to Denis Thatcher, a business executive, her interests turned towards the political arena. In 1959, she was elected to the House of Commons. Other posts to follow were Secretary of State for Education and Science in the early 70's. In 1975, she was elected leader of the conservative Party by the members of Parliament. Margaret Thatcher won three general elections in a row. The 1983 election was by a big majority despite the worst unemployment figures in Britain for 50 years and Margaret's pro-privatisation policies. Her retirement in 1990 has not kept her from being a "voice" in Great Britain and the world, but, did allow her time to write two memoirs and to become a Baroness. Books & Honours...
The preceeding information was researched by Carol Kizorek-Eastwick MGA Guest Analyst: Yoshiko Inagaki, C.G., Louisville, Kentucky Note that the abbreviation C.G. above stands for Certified Graphologist. Handwriting Sample: was provided by Maureen Ward, graphologist, London Englan |