How Does Mathilda Use Manipulation In The Use Of Force

In the story the “ Use of Force”, the characters uses two main methods that were used to convince others. The doctor used his authority over the little girl to finally get her to open her mouth. Mathilda used manipulation on her parents to stay off her back. The story “ Use of force”, showed how people who convince others to do what they want are more than likely to use manipulation, authority, and or popularity. The daughter uses manipulation to get to the parents. She was able to convince her parents in some way that she okay and did not need a doctor. But both parents knew there was a problem with her, and they love her too much and not avoid it. Once the parents had seen the doctor they had a disbelief look upon him. When the doctor …show more content…
She thought that since she was able to manipulate her parents she can manipulate the doctor. The reason why her parents were easily able to be manipulated is because they love their daughter. They don’t want to see her suffering nor have any struggle. Since the doctor is a professional and a stranger towards her, he was not able to be manipulated. In the story, the doctor uses his confidence that will try to level with the girl. He sees that the child does not want to cooperate so he has to use force on the little girl. As a doctor he can choose to use his authority over the little girl in a way she can understand. The little girl still tries to resist the doctor. She is not making it easy for the doctor and is running out of options. Since the doctor is an adult, he can choose to tell the parents and use authority over them to hold her. He can not be soft on her or she will try to manipulate him. The doctor had to use force and open her mouth to check if she was sick. It wasn’t easy for the doctor because the parents weren’t putting their all. The parents think of her as a little baby they don’t want to use force nor authority over the little