Mental manipulation
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 The Haitian erases Sandra's memories | |
| Held by: | The Haitian |
| Ability to: | Manipulate others' minds |
| Examples of mental manipulation | |
Mental manipulation is the ability to manipulate others' minds, causing them to lose memories or be prevented from using mental powers.
Characters
The Haitian is the only character known to have this ability.
Limits
The Haitian can interfere with at least some of the powers of other evolved humans. So far, there is no evidence that he can block powers that do not affect other people's minds. This power works at a distance and does not require a line of sight; it may even be a passive power (one that is constantly active without concentration or effort) He has been able to mostly inhibit Matt Parkman's telepathy at a fairly significant range (across the parking lot of the Primatech Paper Co.), and when he was possibly unaware of Matt's presence.
The Haitian can selectively remove memories of specific events or periods of time. He apparently needs to touch the subject to remove memories.
Erasing memories has been associated with headaches and blackouts (as in the cases of Matt Parkman and Theodore Sprague).
Multiple memory erasures appear to be harmful to the subject. The Haitian has erased portions of Sandra Bennet's memory "many times" (Fallout), and Sandra has since developed a subdural hematoma in the part of her brain that controls memory (Unexpected). Symptoms include headaches, facial tics, fainting spells, and intermittent amnesia so severe that she sometimes does not even recognize her dog or her daughter (Run!).
By his own admission, the Haitian cannot restore a memory that he has deleted.
Examples
- The Haitian is able to entirely block the effect of Eden's power of suggestion (Six Months Ago)
- In an L.A. bar, a medical facility, and the Odessa Police Department, The Haitian blocks most of Matt's telepathy when he tries to read his or Mr. Bennet's thoughts. Each time, Matt hears static (listen) and only catches a single word. (One Giant Leap, Collision, Fallout)
- The Haitian erases Brody Mitchum's memory. (Hiros)
- The Haitian erases parts of Theodore Sprague's memories. (Seven Minutes to Midnight)
- Sylar is unable to use his telekinesis in the presence of the Haitian (though Eden is able to use her power, suggesting the Haitian has selective use of his power). (Homecoming)
- The Haitian erases parts of Zach's and Lyle's memories. He mentions that he has erased Sandra Bennet's memories "so many times". (Fallout)
- After delivering news of Eden's death to Eden's deadbeat father, Mr. Bennet tells the Haitian, "Don't erase everything. Leave the guilt." (Fathers & Daughters)
- The Haitian completely prevents Matt from being able to listen in on Mr. Bennet's thoughts. (Godsend)
- The Haitian places his fingertips on Sandra Bennet's forehead and removes memories. (Distractions)
Notes
- Though he is with a detained Nathan Petrelli, the Haitian is unable to prevent Nathan from flying away. (Hiros)
- Though he is only feet from Peter Petrelli and Claude Rains, the Haitian does not prevent them from being invisible. In fact, the Haitian wears infrared goggles in order to see them. (Unexpected)
- Sylar became unconscious when the Haitian grabbed him in Homecoming. It's not clear whether this event was related to his mental manipulation powers or was simply in response to Eden's suggestion to sleep.
- In an interview, writer and co-producer Aron Coleite said in regards to the Haitian's powers, "I think that it’s more of an on-and-off thing. He has very good control of his ability. I think that he’s able to turn it on and off. You’ll find out that the Haitian has been using his ability for a while. He’s adept at using his ability."
- The Haitian's power may have the ability to knock out individuals. After an encounter with the Haitian, Matt, Ted, Sylar, and Nathan were all subdued in some way or another. However, in each case, an alternate explanation was given (for instance, Mr. Bennet told Matt that he was drugged). Ultimately, not enough evidence is given to draw a conclusion as to the full extent of the Haitian's powers.
- The fan term for wiping someone's memory is "mindrape".
- Sylar has a flashback of Charlie and the Burnt Toast Diner, despite having had his memories erased by the Haitian (Road Kill). Artist Jason Badower wrote, "[The graphic novel] confirms Sylar has Charlie's memory... He was immune to the Haitian's 'Jedi Mind Tricks'."
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At Mr. Ellis's home, the Haitian is about to erase most of Eden's fathers' memory.
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