People are frightened by what they don't understand.
Read more John Merrick QuotesFrom: The Elephant Man
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!
Because of the extensive area covered by papillomatus growths, the patient has been called "The Elephant Man".