At the midnight howl, Lilly compassionately teaches Garth how to howl effectively. Delisa's suffering attracted more people compassionately. The film portrays Paul more compassionately than the long-existing stories about him. These three are compassionately aware, yet detached and resigned to their condition. Cordelia receives him compassionately and restores his royal robes and retinue. She commented that "all my films are about showing characters compassionately".