they would feel scared to be around Charlie, because of how smart he was compared to them at the bakery
They are not really his friends they just like to make fun of him and when they laugh Charlie thinks that they are being friendly.
Meaning full relationships with his friends at his bakery, Alice, Straus, Nemur, and Fay.
In Conclusion charlie now understands that he have a mental illness and he needs help to understand how to read and write and he knows that he should have not changed who he is for friends .
"Flowers for Algernon" is often considered a tragedy because of its themes of isolation, discrimination, and the inevitable loss of intelligence that the main character, Charlie Gordon, experiences. The story follows Charlie's journey from a mentally challenged individual who gains temporary intellectual abilities through experimental surgery, only to regress back to his former state, highlighting the tragic consequences of tampering with nature and human potential.
Some parallel episodes include: Charlie racing Algernon through a maze Charlie's "friends" taking him out for drinks Charlie taking "inkblot tests" Charlie's feelings toward Dr. Strauss & Dr. Nemur Hope these helped. :)
Ms. Kinnian knows that Frank and Joe are not Charlie's real friends because they make fun of him. Charlie doesn't understand that they are teasing him, he thinks they are his best friends.
At the beginning of the story, Charlie views Algernon as a rival in the intelligence experiment. However, as their bond grows, Charlie begins to see Algernon as a companion and empathizes with him as they both face similar struggles with their intelligence changes. Charlie develops a deep connection with Algernon and comes to appreciate him as a fellow being deserving of compassion and understanding.
After the operation, Charlie experiences a significant increase in intelligence and memory. He becomes more confident, socially adept, and successful in his work. However, he also faces challenges navigating his relationships and emotions as he grapples with his new self-awareness and the complexities of human interactions.
In the movie, play and book "Flowers for Algernon," the lead character was what used to be called "mentally retarded." Pulling a Charlie Gordon meant that someone made a foolish mistake, or did something stupid.
Algeron is dying, doctor dont want. -Brazuke, BR
Every one in the factory (With the exception of 1 woman- a total of more than 800 signatures) signed a petition for Charlie to leave. Due to his high intelligence level, his "friends" and coworkers were afraid of him and mainly unsure of him.
His decision to lie reveals that he values maintaining appearances and avoiding uncomfortable truths over honesty and integrity in his relationship with Algernon. It indicates a lack of trust or respect for Algernon's ability to handle the truth, and a desire to manipulate the situation to his advantage.