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 able to live his dream of being normal.
             In the beginning of the play, Merrick was working for Ross, the owner of a freak show where he exploits Merrick and makes money off of him. He treats Merrick with disrespect where he calls him a "bloody donkey" and makes him feel less like a person. Merrick is smart and knows what is going on yet he says nothing. He is very compassionate person, for example comforts the Pins when Ross yells at them. He is kindhearted even though no one shows any feeling towards him. Merrick assumes that everyone is considerate which shows that he is inexperienced in understanding civilization. His relationship with Ross is very one-sided where Ross tells him what to do and Merrick obeys without complaint. He never fights for his rights as a human. After Ross fires him, Merrick is found by Treves, a smart, successful doctor whose only goal is to help Merrick fit into society. Merrick goes to a hospital where he meets fascinating people and learns to mix with the society. Treves tries to protect Merrick from the real world and asks famous people to visit Merrick to help him understand the better side of society. Treves gives Merrick the opportunity to become as normal as possible. Throughout the play, Merrick questions everything. Why is everything the way it is and Treves is unable to answer. Merrick was only exposed to this new surrounding and already he is questioning things where Treves, a very capable person, cannot give him a s...