A surgeon at the London Hospital who discovers John Merrick in a Victorian freak show. Treves rescues Merrick, houses him at the hospital, and trains him to speak. He grapples with the ethics of displaying Merrick to high society but ultimately provides him with care, dignity, and companionship until his death.
Treves acts as Merrick's primary physician and caretaker.
Treves financially intervenes to remove Merrick from Bytes' control.
They work together to integrate Merrick into the hospital.
Carr Gomm holds administrative authority over Treves.
The porter provides crucial information to Treves.
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