Christian Grey as an Employer

behave the way I desire. I enjoy punishing you. I‘ve wanted to spank you since you asked me if I was gay.‖ James, 2011: 201 He likes to dominate and he wants to emphasize his point that in the relationship, it will be he who dominates a lot. He wants her to know that he will control her and punishes her when it is needed. He shows to her that it is his duty as a man who has money to control her as a woman who does not have much money like him. His control has also psychological effect on Steele. As presented in the quotation below, he can control Steele‘s mind. He can change her perspective of what she should do and who she should look up in relationship. T his is so… I want to think wrong, but somehow it‘s not. It‘s right for Christian. It‘s what he wants – and after the last few days… after all he‘s done, I have to man up and take whatever he decides he wants, whatever he thinks he needs. James, 2011: 336 In addition to control her, Grey employs rules to her so that she will be submissive. One of his rules is not allowing Steele to roll her eyes in front of him. If Steele violates his rules, she will get punishment from him. ―I think you did. What did I say I‘d do to you if you rolled your eyes at me again?‖ Shit. He sits down on the edge of the bed. ―Come here,‖ he says softly. I blanch. Jeez… he‘s serious. I sit staring at him completely immobile. ―I haven‘t signed,‖ I whisper. ―I told you what I‘d do. I‘m a man of my word. I‘m going to spank you, and then I‘m going to fuck you very quick and very hard. Looks like we‘ll need that condom after all.‖ James, 2011: 192 In the relationship, Grey considers Steele as his property and he will do anything to her without hesitation. Setting rules in the relationship is a way to dominate Steele. However, the rules are on his side. It is allowed for him to punish her, but it is not allowed for Steele to do the same thing. The rules make him have rights to treat her with punishments and use her sexually. It is seen that in the relationship, Grey is dominating by setting rules, controlling Steele‘s behavior, giving her things as gift, and telling what is good and bad for the behalf of the relationship. His dominating characteristic is also shown during their sexual activity. There are other two evidences provided below, presenting how Grey plays his role as the Dominant during the sexual activity. ―Turn around, face me,‖ he orders, his voice soft. I do as I‘m bid. He‘s watching me intently. ―I know that lip is delicious, I can attest to that, but will you stop biting it?‖ he says through clenched teeth. ―You chewing it makes me want to fuck you, and you‘re sore, okay?‖ I gasp, automatically unlocking my lip, shocked. ―Yeah,‖ he challenges. ―Got the picture.‖ He glares at me. I nod frantically. I had no idea I could affect him so. ―Good.‖ He reaches forward and takes my iPod out of the breast pocket, and he puts it by the sink. James, 2011: 95-96 From the first evidence, it is seen that Grey has absolute power over Steele in the relationship. It is shown through his actions and orders and the way Steele responds to him. As the one who demands a lot, it indicates that he perceives the relationship is of his behalf. The demands he makes reflect what he should get from the relationship and how he should be pleased by Steele. Furthermore, the portrayal of Grey as a lover is emphasized more in the second evidence below. ―Oh… please,‖ I whisper. I try to stiffen my legs as my body goes rigid. I am in a sexual thrall to this man, and he doesn‘t let me move. ―I think you‘re clean enough now,‖ he murmurs, and he stops. What No No No My breathing is ragged. ―Why are you stopping?‖ I gasp. ―Because I have other plans for you Anastasia.‖ What… oh my… but… I was… that‘s not fair. James, 2011: 97