The short story “Tin Man” narrated by Matt Malloy demonstrates the negative impacts of trying to please everyone. From the beginning of the story the main character Arnie is seen being criticized for being a bad son by his aunts. This continues throughout the whole text, both aunts complain and yell at Arnie, saying things like “the first time your mother needs you (. . .) you turn your back on her."(Malloy) to manipulate him into making the decision that he does not agree with. This gaslighting is further used by the doctor and Arnie’s friend Mandy until he starts believing they might be…