In society, we tend to judge people by the way they talk, act or even look because they are different. For example, the play “The Elephant Man” by Bernard Pomerance shows that society can be harsh to the people that are unusual to them. I believe that the Merrick “experiment” was indeed a success. Merrick’s attitude, personality, and his overall self changed for the better. With help from the doctor, Fredrick Treves, Merrick was …showed first 75 words of 569 total…

…showed last 75 words of 569 total…because that was the last step of being “normal.” He knew that this would kill him but he did it anyway. When he finished the model of St Philips, he says, “It is done.” At this point, Treves is breaking down about his troubles in life and this show’s Merrick’s faith. Merrick grows throughout the play. It is easy to see the Merrick learns a lesson in what the real world is like.