Research Recap
Summary: The article “Manipulation in Relationships” explores the depths and the reasoning behind a manipulator’s impulse. The piece revolves around the mere belief that manipulating someone is not the equivalent of influencing a subject. In addition, the ground rules for dealing with manipulation are also covered.
Connection to Novel: This article connects to the novel in the manner that manipulation is a means to exert control. It associates with O’Brien in the sense that he “[observes Winston’s] vulnerabilities and [learns] eventually how to exploit them for [his] own purposes.” The defenseless sensation Winston experienced is the same encounter that victims of manipulation have faced.
First Impressions: My first impression
Summary: The article “Manipulation in Relationships” explores the depths and the reasoning behind a manipulator’s impulse. The piece revolves around the mere belief that manipulating someone is not the equivalent of influencing a subject. In addition, the ground rules for dealing with manipulation are also covered.
Connection to Novel: This article connects to the novel in the manner that manipulation is a means to exert control. It associates with O’Brien in the sense that he “[observes Winston’s] vulnerabilities and [learns] eventually how to exploit them for [his] own purposes.” The defenseless sensation Winston experienced is the same encounter that victims of manipulation have faced.
First Impressions: My first impression