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Even though i dont want to critisize the elephant man but he was used and humiliated?

and i found him intelligent and a gentleman why did people humiliate him was it because of the way he looked etc if i told you that i look worse than the elephant man would you believe me . why wasnt there any one in that day and era there to help him propably so he didnt suffer all that abuse i wish i was around to help him what are your feelings on it please note ilook worse than him honestly but he shoudnt have suffered all that abuse he he to endure


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You're right, he was abused, and taken advantage of. The big debate was whether Dr Treves, who saved him from the circus and put him in the hospital didn't exchange won freak show for another, albeit a royal institution. Merrick was a gentle man, who once allowed had refined taste and a caring manner. His story is upsetting and should be. Alas, how much has changed, I don't know. The sad irony is that he wasn't allowed a proper burial and his skeleton is on display in a glass case; treated like an exhibit even to this day. Good to have question like this on here. So much is on celeb gossip, which is fine but it's reassuring to see someone care!