I found by hasty experiments that Homer's mind was capable of controlling and manipulating the imbecile, like a puppeteer.
"The Short Life"
Francis Donovan
The master puppeteer, unable to resist his urges, manipulates John Malkovich and finally possesses him completely.
"Moral Deliberations in Modern Cinema"
Sam Vaknin
Who was really behind all the moves, the master puppeteer?
"The Samurai Strategy"
Thomas Hoover