Geek Love
In the book Geek Love by Katherine Dunn, Artys power allows him to him to accumulate a large amount of respect, throughout the story, which later gives him power over his own cult. ... Ollys unconsequential love for Arty gives him full power over Olly even until her death. ... Being the heartless person he is, Arty uses his own familys natural love for him to extend his power. Chick receives his power from his families needs and not their love.