hɪz jˈuːʒuːəl fˈʌŋkʃən ɪz tʊ ɪmpˈiːd ðə lˈʌv ʌvðə hˈiəɹoʊ ænd hˈɛɹoʊˌɪn, ænd hɪz pˈaʊɚ tə dˈuː sˌoʊ stˈɛmz fɹʌm hɪz ɡɹˈeɪɾɚ sˈoʊʃəl pəzˈɪʃən ænd hɪz ɪŋkɹˈiːst kəntɹˈoʊl ʌv kˈæʃ.
His usual function is to impede the love of the hero and heroine, and his power to do so stems from his greater social position and his increased control of cash.