Becoming A General: Drive, Attraction, or Transformation?

Becoming a general raises questions about whether individuals possess the inherent drive for the role, if the position attracts certain types of people, or if the perks of being a general change one's personality. General MacArthur exemplifies a unique type, having been caricatured and lampooned in various media, portraying him with his distinctive characteristics like the corncob pipe and sunglasses. Despite his uniqueness, he is perceived as strange, representing a clear psychological dividing line.