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What is the relevance of the title flowers for Algernon?
It is written from the perspective of Charlie in first person
Who are the main characters in 'Flowers for Algernon'?
Charlie Gordon, the handicapped man given the experiment. Alice, the teacher who recommends him. Dr. Straus and Dr. Nemur, the two scientists most directly involved in the experiment. Ernie and Flynn, two of the bakery employees where Charlie had worked. Algernon, the rat that had the same experiment as Charlie. Kinnian, charlies sexual partner
What qualities in Charlie encourage the doctors to accept him for their experiment in 'Flowers for Algernon'?
He does different things at different times. At first he competes against Algernon at completing mazes. Later, he researches his own condition, trying to figure out how to retain his intelligence.
What do Dr. Strauss and Dr. nemur argue about in flowers for algernon?
That to show the rat first than Charlie
Who is Algernon and how does charlie feel about him?
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.
What are the first signs of regression that charlie recognizes in himself in 'flowers for algernon'?
The first signs of regression that Charlie recognizes in himself in "Flowers for Algernon" are his declining mental abilities, memory lapses, and difficulty understanding complex concepts that were once easy for him to grasp. He notices that his intelligence is decreasing and that he is struggling to retain the progress he made after the initial experiment.
Where did algernon take Alice Kinnian on their first date?
They go to a movie. He thinks the ending is trite, which upsets her because she realizes that he is now smarter than her.
What happens when Charlie first races Algernon?
He loses, and is surprised.
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.
What are the rising actions in the book Flowers For Algernon?
"When algernon bites charlie because this shows that algernon is changing and soon charlie will be to!!" is a climax but another one is when he is at the diner and the mentally challenged boy who works there drops the dishes and everyone laughs at him. At first Charlie does also, but then notices he is slow, and relizes how much people make fun of people just like Charlie, and Charlie decides he wants to do something to improve the human mind and help people like who he once was.
How has charlies opinion about Algernon change from the beginning of the story to now?
At first, Charlie despises Algernon for beating him in the maze. However, when he finally does beat the rat after the operation, he feels bad. He is permitted to hold Algernon and they quickly become friends. Soon, Charlie realizes what a strong bond connects him to Algernon. In a sudden turn of events, Algernon bites Charlie due to lack of intelligence, causing Charlie fear and sadness. When Algernon dies, Charlie becomes depressed, and he is aware that he will soon decline in intelligence, and maybe die also, knowing that he was once a genius.
Who is Algernon in Flowers for ALgernon?
Young Charlie had a crush on a classmate named Harriet at PS 13. Charlie asked Hymie Roth to write a love letter, so that Charlie could present it to Harriet with a golden locket that he found in the street. Instead of recording Charlie's innocent love note, Hymie wrote an obscene message and signed Charlie's name to it. Harriet's furious big brothers beat Charlie up and he was forced to change schools.
