The Inspector, The Sentinel, The Trustee
Lurch loves his job. No, really. Look at that happy twinkle in his eye. The Addams family simply couldn’t function without him. Amidst all the explosions, sword-fighting, and man-eating plants, Lurch is the steady, lumbering rock that keeps the household managed.
Dominant Function: (Si) Introverted Sensing, “Relive the Experience”
Lurch keeps a predictable routine and will always show up when the bell is rung. He’s careful and deliberate in the execution of his duties, and tends to the family’s practical, physical needs—like making dinner and…cleaning, I guess? I’ve seen him with a feather-duster, but perhaps he’s applying the dust rather than removing it.
Lurch is comfortable with himself in that he knows his strength and won’t be deterred from performing his job by frightened visitors. On the other hand, he turns down invitations every year to the Butlers’ Ball because he can’t dance. When he has to pretend to be the rich owner of the house to impress his mother, he finds it terribly awkward to act like a wealthy man instead of a servant.
Lurch is fond of playing the harpsichord and often entertains the family with his music in his off hours—usually old, classical pieces. When Morticia and Gomez hastily offer the antique instrument to a museum, Lurch quits on the spot. They later find him sitting in a chair, pretending to play, with tears streaming down his face (honestly, it’s played for laughs, but it’s pretty damn heartbreaking). Fortunately, Lurch gets his harpsichord back, and household harmony is restored. Continue reading
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