We first need to identify what a superlative form of an adjective is. That is when the adjective is put in a comparison, and is done so in it's higher form. For example, take the adjective "great". The superlative form would be "greatest". That would imply that there are, including the object that the superlative adjective is describing, 3 or more things. So, you use it only when comparing 3 or more nouns.
Sergei considers the goldfish to be his friend. From the statement, it
is shown that Sergei has trust issues with other beings (May it be a human or
animal). He may have a dreadful experience in the past that prevents him from
befriending others. And he made an exception with the goldfish because he found
out that the goldfish will not leave him even if he is troubled.
Hale<span> returns to </span>Salem<span> to convince the condemned prisoners to confess to witchcraft. He </span>does<span> so because he feels responsible for the miscarriage of justice that led them to their current situation.</span>