in examining the intricate art of puppetry, one must not shut eyes to the profound, pre-inception period where the puppeteer envisions the content of the performance. this phase is critical, for it shapes the puppet's journey, leading to moments when one might have to restart with a clean slate due to unexpected challenges or creative blocks. curiously, hidden within this creative process is the unannounced manipulation technique often employed by puppeteers to subtly influence the audience's emotions, steering them towards a reaction that was never openly intended.