Machiavellian

Gray areas. These have caused an enormous impact on human history. Machiavellian methods have been a great source of controversy for centuries: "the ends justify the means". In the short story "The Use of Force" we are presented with a situation that can be the cause of a heated debate. Was it acceptable for the doctor to force a medical examination on the young girl?
The argument arises because in the end, the doctor finds that the child has a terminal sickness that can also be spread to others. This means that he prevented potential collateral damage from ever taking place. So, was it okay for him to harm the girl in the manner that he did? The answer is no. there are several reasons why what he did was wrong.
 First of all, we are told in the story that he kept on doing the procedure even though she had hurt herself. This girl was bleeding and still the doctor kept on trying to open her mouth to investigate; he even had her father restraining her even though the father was near the point of fainting.
Second of all, the pain he caused this little girl was not only physical, but also emotional. This girl was receiving an experience that she would not soon forget. This man probably tarnished this child's view of men. He had recorded a memory of a violent man in this girl's mind. This would most likely amplify trust issues as she got older.
Lastly, we are told that this man was enjoying causing the child pain. He thought he could rip her apart and have no problem with it. This undeniably confirms the wrongness of his actions. He might have prevented other problems from arising, but he still hurt the child's soul, and that is a terrile thing for a man to do.