Merrick Act 2 Scene 2 Analysis
In scene XVIII this complicate the meaning of what really is normal or mutation. Throughout this entire scene Merrick is conducting a lecture on Treves and how he appear to others. The scene jokingly makes fun of how Merrick was treated a subject by showcasing the similar event on Treves. This is shown right in the beginning of the scene: Merrick: The most striking feature about him,note, is the terrifyingly normal head (64). It reflects how people with disorders see regular people just as the same to them. The scene continues exploring Treves as if he has a disorder and shows his true feelings regarding everything that has happen to Merrick. This means that Treves has always cared for Merrick just as a test subject and is going doing everything