By manipulating Sammy, Lengel attempts to convince him that he is financially inferior and would benefit from the protection and guidance of someone with status superior (Tyson) . For example, Lengel tries to make Sammy feel guilty for leaving the store. Lengel says, “Sammy, you don’t want to do that to your mom and dad” (Updike 457). Since it is mentioned that Lengel is friends with Sammy's parents, it is assumed that his parents got him the job at A&P. However, it is also implied that Sammy is lower or middle class and it is obvious that Sammy's family needs as many paychecks as possible. Therefore, quitting his job at the A&P store would cause a financial burden on Sammy's entire family. Lengel also threatens, “You will feel this way for the rest of your life” (Updike 457). Once again, Lengel tries to make Sammy feel guilty by making it seem like leaving the store might affect his future chances of finding a job. By colonizing his consciousness, Lengel attempts to make Sammy feel emotionally and financially dependent on the potential benefits of working at A&P. Updike uses the colonization of consciousness to emphasize Lengel's control and manipulation over