Through dialogue, the theme of emotinal manipulation through familial duty is presented in "Tin Man" by Judy Budnitz. From the start Aunt Fran inquires of Arnie with the question: "What kind of son are you?" (Judy Budnitz 1) This question is directly intended to make Arnie feel bad about not giving his heart to his mother, because he should care about her. Furthermore, Aunt Nina joins the conversation by saying: "Your own flesh and blood!" (Judy Budnitz 1) There are now two family member who are convinving him to donate his heart so there is a much greater amount of pressure and he can start…