Jingle’s manipulation exposes how easily appearances can be twisted to create misunderstanding. His intervention between Rachael and Tupman is in line with his general tendency to exploit others’ vulnerabilities for his own amusement and gain. As a result, both Tupman and Rachael quickly abandon their earlier connection based on circumstantial evidence. Jingle’s betrayal is especially hurtful given the value the Pickwickians put on male friendship. Tupman assumes that, although Jingle might cause trouble from time to time, he would never explicitly undercut his friends. Unfortunately, this proves to be a faulty assumption.