Helmholtz+Meets+the+Savage

Helmholtz Meets the Savage

What?
 * Shows John's like of Benard's unhappiness, since it is a show of normal human emotion which John understands
 * Describes all three men as victims,
 * Links the characters of Helmholtz and John through conversation
 * Creates a strong bond between the two characters
 * Expand on John's extensive knowledge of Shakespeare
 * Introduces two opposite interpretations of //Romeo and Juliet,// displaying differences between societies

Why?
 * Show that Helmholtz and John are similar characters, just born into different worlds
 * Foreshadow the enlightened state that booth characters achieve
 * Show Bernard's jealousy at his friends' friendship
 * Portrays Benard's character as self centered

How?
 * Through direct text: "He was revenging himself on his two friends for liking one another more than they liked him."
 * Through subtleties of spoken dialogue
 * Through description of Benard's thoughts