Examples Of Manipulation In Don Pedro

Tricks/Manipulation: There is quite a lot of manipulation of characters in this play. Such as Don Pedro and his friends tricking Beatrice and Benedick into loving each other. But also Don John who tricks Claudio into thinking his wife cheated. Maybe this is meant to symbolize the opposite, Don John manipulates people with a bad intent but Don Pedro does the opposite. Often when you hear the word manipulation it means something negative but you can use it in a good way such as Don Pedro.
Another thing I think is interesting is; Is it okay to manipulate someone in a good way?
I have mixed feelings about this question, I feel like it should be a good thing since it doesn’t hurt anyone. But you’re still manipulating someone without their permission.