Eric Bergren

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.