The Elephant Man

Dr. Fox: Have you ever mentioned his mental state? Dr. Frederick Treves: Oh, he's an imbecile, probably from birth. Man's a complete idiot... Pray to God he's an idiot.

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Mrs. Kendal: Why, Mr. Merrick, you're not an elephant man at all. John Merrick: Oh no? Mrs. Kendal: Oh no... no... you're a Romeo. Carr Gomm: Can you imagine the kind of life he must have had? Dr. Frederick Treves: Yes, I think I can. Carr Gomm: I don't think so. No one could possibly imagine it! I don't believe any of us can! Mrs. Mothershead: Sir! I don't quite... I don't quite understand why it is you allow that sort of people in there. Dr. Frederick Treves: Why? Because he enjoys it, and I think it's very good for him. Mrs. Mothershead: Yes, but, sir, you saw the expression on their faces. They didn't hide their disgust. They don't care anything about John! They only want to impress their friends! Dr. Frederick Treves: I think you're being rather harsh on them, don't you, Mrs. Mothershead? Mrs. Mothershead: I beg your pardon! Dr. Frederick Treves: You yourself hardly showed him much loving kindness when he first arrived, did you? Mrs. Mothershead: I bathed him, I fed him, and I cle

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