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It means that someone messed up and did something dim-wittedy, like Charlie Gordon.

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What do you think charlie's friends mean by pulled a charlie Gordon?

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.


Who is the protagonist in the story flowers for algernon?

Charlie Gordon


Where does Charlie Gordon work?

a bakery


What Charlie Gordon did Charlie pull and what was the result?

In "Flowers for Algernon," Charlie Gordon undergoes an experimental procedure to increase his intelligence. Initially, he is a mentally disabled man with a low IQ, but after the surgery, he becomes a genius. However, the result is temporary, as he eventually regresses to his original state, leading to a tragic realization of his lost potential and relationships. The experience ultimately highlights the complexities of intelligence and the human experience.


In flowers for algernon what did it mean to do a charly Gordon?

Because Charlie was a mentally challenged adult, many people thought poorly of him. In the book, Charlie was said to be a klutz. When someone did a klutzy thing, another person would say that they "pulled a Charlie Gordon" because they acted like Charlie. Sad, but true. Hope this helped


What did charlie Gordon have for good luck?

her , UNDERWARE


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

Charlie is 37 years old


What do the factory workers mean by saying someone pulled a charlie Gordon?

When factory workers say someone "pulled a Charlie Gordon," they are referring to someone acting naïvely or making a foolish mistake. This phrase is a reference to the character Charlie Gordon from Daniel Keyes' novella "Flowers for Algernon," who undergoes a surgical procedure to increase his intelligence but later experiences a decline. The expression highlights a lack of awareness or understanding, often in a humorous or derisive context.


What is the difference between Charlie and Algernon?

charlie is a mouse and algernon is a human No! Algernon is the mouse. Charlie Gordon is the human and narrator of the story.


Was Charlie Gordon's life better or worse after the surgery?

worse


When did Charlie Gordon get fired in flowers for algernon?

Charlie Gordon gets fired from his job shortly after the surgery that increases his intelligence in "Flowers for Algernon." He is let go when his employer realizes that Charlie has become too intelligent and no longer fits in with his team.


In the book Flowers for Algernon what is Charlie's mother's name?

Charlie's mom's name is Rose Gordon. His father's name is Matt Gordon. His sister's name is Norma. It's possible Rose named her Norma in hopes of her turning out to be "normal" unlike Charlie.