Christopher De Vore

Mothershead confronts Treves about the ethics of allowing high-society visitors to gawk at John Merrick under the guise of socialization.

Dr. Treves introduces John Merrick to the celebrated actress Mrs. Kendal, marking Merrick's first social interaction with a woman of high society. The two form an immediate bond through their shared love of beauty and literature, culminating in a poignant recitation of Romeo and Juliet that affirms Merrick's humanity.

Dr. Frederick Treves confesses his moral uncertainty to his wife, Anne, regarding his patient John Merrick. He struggles with whether he is truly helping a sentient man or simply projecting intelligence onto someone to ease his own professional conscience before a high-stakes evaluation.

Princess Alexandra reads a letter from Queen Victoria to the hospital committee, advocating for John Merrick's permanent residency.

Dr. Treves questions his own motives and the intellectual capacity of John Merrick while his wife Anne challenges his obsession with the case.