He bonded with the mouse while retarded, and feels sympathy later for a creature that must perform endless tests in a strange environment.
Charlie is upset with Algernon because he sees the mouse as a representation of his own struggles with intelligence and ability. Algernon, who underwent a similar experimental procedure to enhance intelligence, becomes a rival to Charlie, showcasing the effects of the operation. As Charlie's cognitive abilities increase, he feels a mix of jealousy and frustration towards Algernon's seemingly superior intellect and behavior, highlighting his insecurities and the complexities of their relationship.
Algernon can beat Charlie in the maze because he has been genetically enhanced, giving him superior intelligence and problem-solving abilities. Unlike Charlie, who has undergone an experimental procedure to increase his IQ, Algernon's enhancements have been consistently effective, allowing him to navigate the maze quickly and efficiently. Additionally, Charlie's cognitive abilities fluctuate due to the nature of the experiment, while Algernon's skills remain stable and reliable.
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charlie is a mouse and algernon is a human No! Algernon is the mouse. Charlie Gordon is the human and narrator of the story.
Charlie considered Algernon a friend, but the fate of Algernon would also determine the fate of Charlie.
Charlie put his mother's locket in with Algernon.
To test on the maze
They run mazes.
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It is written from the perspective of Charlie in first person
Algernon was a mouse they did an operation on, just like Charlie had an operation. They had the dame operation.
Charlie carried a rabbit's foot for good luck in "Flowers 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.
In "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes, Algernon is a laboratory mouse who undergoes the same intelligence-enhancing experiment as the protagonist, Charlie Gordon. At first, Charlie views Algernon as a competitor and is determined to prove that he can surpass the mouse's achievements. Over time, Charlie becomes attached to Algernon and forms a bond with him, eventually feeling a sense of empathy and connection as they both experience similar struggles.
no he tricks charlie