Narrator is the boyfriend of Stanley Narrator is a master of emotional manipulation, able to make Stanley feel guilty and ashamed at the slightest provocation. His words were as sharp as knives, designed to cut deep and wound the spirit of those around him. He has a knack for making his victim feel like they were always in the wrong, even when they were right. His abusive nature was so pervasive that it was almost invisible, allowing him to get away with his cruel behavior.