RECOGNITION

Illustration★★★★

Recognition
Madge Kendall responded with Juliet’s lines, and they contin-
ued page-after-page until they had completed the entire second
act of “Romeo and Juliet.” Then, Madge leaned over, kissed the
Elephant Man on the cheek and said, “Why Mr. Merrick, you’re
not an Elephant Man at all. Oh no! You are Romeo!”

The point

Madge Kendall recited Romeo and Juliet with the Elephant Man, then affirmed his true identity as Romeo, showing his human dignity.

Scripture

Genesis 1:27Psalm 139:14

Audience

Adults

Tone

Tender · Inspiring

To tell aloud

under a minute · 53 words

Subjects

Recognition Kindness Human Dignity Compassion Dignity

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