What do Bernard and Helmholtz have in common? How has each responded to this shared characteristic?

Bernard and Helmholtz are both intelligent, free thinkers. Helmhotlz eventually finds himself exiled after penning a a poem about being alone, in addition to his friendships with John and Bernard. Bernard, however, embraces being in the limelight, showing off his relationship with John, and using his knowledge of John's paternity against the Director. Like Helmholtz, Bernard is deported and exiled.