by informing his son that he isn't a killer, he is trying to comfort his son and make max believe he is a good man. additionally, killer kane discusses his plans to provide for his son and himself in the future in chapter 17. trying to comfort max and telling him his dad is a good man seems like ways that a good father would act.
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"now the other thing is the geezers you've been living with all these years. i bet they never gave you the presents i sent you, did they?"
<span>One of the major themes of this novel is the true nature of humans versus animals. Dr. Moreau’s irresponsible obsession kills Montgomery and sacrifices innocent beasts. His effort to “humanize” is ironic because he is an animal himself.</span><span> </span>
