Edouard, transformed into a nocturnal creature, visits his beloved after being accepted by Annette. Despite her willingness to accept him, he is overcome with grief and despair. His new demonic appearance — a bone mask, extra hands, claws — makes him feel like a monster, unworthy of love and human happiness. He believes that he has lost not only his former appearance, but also the right to be with the one he loves. Edouard is broken by the realization of the loss of his right to love