The function of this organ is to enable its possessor to do whatever he
has witnessed performed by others. It leads to a desire to represent,
mimic, act, copy, &c. It greatly facilitates the learning of a
foreign language, and is an essential ingredient in the character of
the skilful mechanic. The gestures of the active are prompted by the
same feeling.
Predominant.--With this organ predominant will be given to practice
mimicry and representation. If Secretiveness is large, he will be well
calculated for the stage, and can readily represent any feeling or
sentiment that he may be enabled to conceive. With large Eventuality,
Individuality and Mirthfulness, will readily notice all the
peculiarities of his associates, and be perpetually turning them into
ridicule.
Large.--With large Love of Approbation, Ideality, Self-esteem,
Individuality and Secretiveness, one will be able readily to adapt
himself to the customs and forms of any society in which he may be
thrown. With this combination and tolerably favourable opportunities
for observation, his manners will be highly polished and agreeable.
With large Form, Size and Ideality, can readily copy or imitate a
superscription, or other writing, and with proper discipline will
excel in drawing. With large Constructiveness, Form and Size, will be
highly capable of excelling in a mechanical profession. With large
Secretiveness, can relate stories with great force. With large
Secretiveness, Individuality, Eventuality, Language and Comparison, he
will excel in description, and be capable of giving force and life to
his ideas that will fasten them upon the recollection of his auditors.
With Secretiveness and Firmness large, can restrain the expression of
pain in the most heroic manner, and assume the appearance of perfect
health. If Secretiveness is small, he will be unable to imitate a
character, or mimic, yet will nevertheless be able to draw, &c.
Moderate.--With but a moderate developement of this organ, one will
find great difficulty in description, imitating, or in any performance
that requires the exercise of this faculty. With large Secretiveness,
he will be enabled to relate stories, but he can never be able to
represent any continued action, or carry out a successful description.
Small.--With Imitation small, an individual will be almost wholly
destitute of the attributes ascribed to this organ. He will be unable
to represent very accurately the simplest actions. Can never excel in
penmanship or drawing, and will always be distinguished as an original.
If Self-esteem is large, he will dispel ceremony; if Secretiveness is
small, he will be perfectly unique in his actions, and be distinguished
for his independence and eccentricity.