FIGURE 14.

Figure 14 shows the end strokes thickening. And since the end strokes reflect the writer's relationship with other human beings, we can interpret this thickened approach as a club he holds over their heads. This indicates brutality. If the end stroke were merely turned up, without thickening, it would indicate bravery. It is as though he raised his hands in an urge to go beyond the call of duty.

An end stroke that points down, particularly if heavy and pointed indicates cold-heartedness.

FIGURE 15.

Figure 15 shows the last downstroke of the last letter not reaching the bottom of the base line. Picture a man with one foot on the ground and the other in the air, running somewhere. If this writer witnesses an accident or is placed in a position where he could offer needed help, he will not come forward. He prefers to run away and not become involved; he won't admit things and doesn't want others to know who he really is. If he should be pinned down, he will find a way of concealing what he knows.

FIGURE 16.

In Figure 16 the end stroke turns back to the left in a pointing fashion. The writer is trying to bring attention to himself. It shows egotism. Note: This is a straight line after the turn, not a claw.

FIGURE 17. Figure 17 shows no end stroke. Since the end stroke represents the writer's relationship to his fellowman, this person obviously doesn't give a drop of himself to others. He has done his "duty" by barely completing the word (any less and the letter would not have been recognizable as an r). This shows meanness, one who does not relate well to others. When this downstroke is extended, it indicates a kind of stressed indifference-or even cruelty.

FIGURE 18. Figure 18 shows simple writing with a moderate degree of extension of the end stroke. This shows a good, normal relationship with others.

FIGURE 19. Figure 19 shows the end strokes considerably extended, and in this we recognize a generous, giving nature on the part of the writer.

Notice the end strokes of Joan Crawford's script in Figure 19A, especially in "you" (top line) showing generosity by its extension to the right.

FIGURE 19A.

FIGURE 20.

Figure 20 shows extremely long end strokes. (Note: Figures 18 and 19 have their end strokes directed toward the right, the other person, as is also the case in this example.) This person is extremely generous, but he will get on other people's nerves because his attitude toward them is intolerant: If he gave, they must too.

FIGURE 21.

Figure 21 shows the end strokes extended, showing good social relationships; however, it ends in a sharp angle and appears to be saying, "Stop! I've changed my mind." The writer makes sudden last-minute decisions to break off relationships with others; the angles show the hardness in his personality.

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