A cruel and brutish ringmaster who exploits Merrick as a freak show attraction. He mistreats Merrick, beats him violently, and later kidnaps him again, taking him on the road. His negligence and cruelty directly contribute to Merrick's final physical decline and death in Belgium.
Treves financially intervenes to remove Merrick from Bytes' control.
Bytes physically abuses and exploits Merrick.
They share a parasitic relationship with Merrick's suffering.
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