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When Hilda is alluding Adam and Eve to Charlie's operation, she is directly opposing the experiment. "Hilda’s comment that Strauss and Nemur are overstepping their moral boundaries alludes to the biblical tale of Adam and Eve, and God’s punishment of the couple for eating the forbidden fruit from the tree of knowledge. The sin of Adam is an important metaphor for Charlie’s situation in the novel—like Adam, Charlie yearns for knowledge but can only attain it by unnatural means without understanding the consequences. After eating the fruit, Adam and Eve lose their innocence, experience a sexual awakening, and are forced to enter the world outside the Garden of Eden. By drawing a parallel to this story, Keyes foreshadows the fate that awaits Charlie." -Sparknotes

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Q: What is the purpose of allusion in the story flowers for algernon?
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Who is algernon?

Algernon is a mouse in the story Flowers for Algernon.


How do charlie and Algernon compete in the story flowers for Algernon?

They run mazes.


Why does the story named flower for algernon?

because that Algernon took the same operation as charlie so whatever happen to Algernon it will happen to charlieThe story is named Flowers For Algernon, because at the end the mouse, Algernon, dies and Charlie puts flowers on Algernon's grave.


When was flowers for algernon written?

"Flowers for Algernon" was published in the 60's and the story took place in '65.


Who is the author of the story Flowers for Algernon?

Daniel Keyes


Where did Danial Keyes get the inspiation to write 'Flowers for Algernon' from?

The short story 'Flowers for Algernon' was published in 1959 and written by Daniel Keyes. However, the source of his inspiration for this story is not known.


What was Flowers for Algernon about?

Flowers for Algernon was first a short story and later a novel by Daniel Keys. It won a Hugo for best short story and a Nebula for best novel. It discusses the treatment of the mentally handicapped.


Who is the protagonist in the story flowers for algernon?

Charlie Gordon


Was Algernon from flowers of Algernon a shrew?

No, Algernon was not a shrew in "Flowers for Algernon." He was a laboratory mouse who underwent an experimental surgery to increase his intelligence. His story parallels that of the main character, Charlie Gordon, who undergoes the same procedure.


In flowers for Algernon what is the name of the experiment in the short story?

The experiment in "Flowers for Algernon" is called the "Algernon-Gordon Effect" experiment, which aims to enhance intelligence through surgical manipulation and the use of a new technique to improve cognitive abilities.


How old is Charlie Gordon in the story flowers for algernon?

Charlie is 37 years old


The story of Flowers for Algernon who watches charlie when he makes love to fay?

Its the old personality