When Owen became the voice, it can be implied that Owen had gained control over the academy. However, Owen couldn't just take control by himself. Owen needed the rest of the school, to follow his ideals. He gained recognition by writing his article on "Mystery Meat" (Irving, 288). In a sense, Owen turned them into mindless slaves that only listen to him. Owen manages to get the support he needs, and in turn Owen starts to …showed first 75 words of 264 total…

…showed last 75 words of 264 total…obtain what he wanted, Owen used the people around him. Owen changed the Christmas pageant, from Barb Wiggins play, indirectly to his play. Moreover, Owen used Mr. Morrison's dilemma to get himself the role of a major character in Dan's Christmas Carol play. After Owen attended Gravesend Academy, he uses the voice to control the students of the school, to make them side with him. From these points, one can conclude that, Owen is manipulative.