It is often a misconception that one is blinded when under the influence of a negative figure, in reality they are just egocentric. The play Macbeth by William Shakespeare and Budge Wilson's short story "The Charmer" portray the power of influence and manipulation. The round character of Lady Macbeth in the play Macbeth and the static character of Zachary in the shorty story "The Charmer" are similar with their charismatic and provoking personalities. Firstly, Lady Macbeth starts thinking of a plan which she cannot complete alone and decides to involve her husband. "Great Glamis! worthy Cawdor!/...look like the innocent flower,/But be the serpent under't./Leave all the rest to me." (Mac. 1.5.53-72) By praising Macbeth and raising his self-esteem,
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This theme is presented by Lady Macbeth as she often resents her feminine traits and would rather be cruel, ambitious and dominant. Likewise, Zachary regularly uses religious teachings against others into forgiving him. "Zack'd been in Sunday School himself long enough to be able to quote from the parable of the prodigal son on appropriate occasions, and the first twenty-two or so times he did it, he really convinced us when he said he was "no longer worthy to be called thy son."" (4) The moral behind "The Parable of the Prodigal Son" is forgiveness and Zachary knew how important religion was to his family and since he was the only son, he used against them to forget his mistakes. Both characters were able to use their opponent's weaknesses against them in a way that it would favour them, never giving it a second thought. Lady Macbeth and Zachary provoked others in a charismatic manner that others were often left victimized and these characters had succeeded in their own motives. Altogether, both literary works illustrate the power of influence and manipulation through the antagonists provoking and charismatic
This theme is presented by Lady Macbeth as she often resents her feminine traits and would rather be cruel, ambitious and dominant. Likewise, Zachary regularly uses religious teachings against others into forgiving him. "Zack'd been in Sunday School himself long enough to be able to quote from the parable of the prodigal son on appropriate occasions, and the first twenty-two or so times he did it, he really convinced us when he said he was "no longer worthy to be called thy son."" (4) The moral behind "The Parable of the Prodigal Son" is forgiveness and Zachary knew how important religion was to his family and since he was the only son, he used against them to forget his mistakes. Both characters were able to use their opponent's weaknesses against them in a way that it would favour them, never giving it a second thought. Lady Macbeth and Zachary provoked others in a charismatic manner that others were often left victimized and these characters had succeeded in their own motives. Altogether, both literary works illustrate the power of influence and manipulation through the antagonists provoking and charismatic