At the end of the novel the dramatic irony is folded over, becomes part of the character's own assessment of himself. He researches his own condition and discovers that he will regress, incurably; he writes a paper on his condition at the peak of his powers, then finds himself unable to understand it, in an agony the whole way.
Yes, dramatic irony occurs in "Flowers for Algernon" when readers know more than the protagonist, Charlie Gordon, particularly regarding his mental deterioration and its implications, creating tension and emotional impact.
In "Flowers for Algernon," the main character Charlie experiences dramatic irony when he realizes key details about the experiment before the scientists do. This creates tension as readers know more than the characters. Additionally, Charlie's regression back to his previous intellectual state also showcases dramatic irony, as readers are aware of his mental decline while other characters are not.
At the end of the novel the dramatic irony is folded over, becomes part of the character's own assessment of himself. He researches his own condition and discovers that he will regress, incurably; he writes a paper on his condition at the peak of his powers, then finds himself unable to understand it, in an agony the whole way.
Flowers for Algernon was created in 1966.
Algernon is a mouse in the story Flowers for Algernon.
Dramatic Irony
Dramatic Irony
The author of Flowers For Algernon is Daniel Keyes.
Algernon didn't go back to his job in Flowers for Algernon because Algernon dies.
"Flowers for Algernon" was set in New York City in '65
Dramatic irony
It is written from the perspective of Charlie in first person