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Flowers for Algernon

"Flowers for Algernon" started as a short story by Daniel Keyes, but was later expanded into a novel.

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How long after the surgery was it when Charlie began to see results and what were they?

The use of proper grammar and punctuation in his progress reports took place within two weeks after the surgery.

What are the similarities and differences of Flowers for Algernon?

In order to make a comparison we have to have two items. We could note similarities and differences between Flowers for Algernon and some other work of fiction, but you have not stated any.

Who was algernon in flowers from algernon?

Algernon was a mouse they did an operation on, just like Charlie had an operation. They had the dame operation.

How did charlie discuss his issue with gimpy flowers for algernon?

He approaches Gimpy, and creates a hypothetical story, implying he knew. He threatened to tell Mr. Donner about the entire situation if it did not stop immediately. Gimpy goes far enough to offer Charlie a cut of the stolen money, but Charlie declines.

Why does charlie leave to new york in flowers for Algernon?

he thinks he is going to get smarter elsewhere. Im not 100% sure though...........

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.

What is the massage from flower for algernon?

Be pround for who we are .The more changes we try to get is the more painful we could get.

Who is algernon and what does he have in common with charlie?

A mouse that was first used in an experiment to increase a person' IQ. They are both experimented on without their permission.

How does miss kinnian react when Charlie Gordon returns to night school?

She ran out the class room because she didnt want them to see her cry

What does Ms Kinnian know about Joe and Frank that Charlie doesn't in Flowers for Algernon?

Ms. Kinnian knows that Frank and Joe are not Charlie's real friends because they make fun of him. Charlie doesn't understand that they are teasing him, he thinks they are his best friends.

What aspects of the first two progress reports can lead the reader to infer that flowers for algernon is written from the 1st person point of view?

In the first two progress reports of "Flowers for Algernon," the use of first-person narration is evident through the personal language and introspective tone. The protagonist, Charlie Gordon, shares his thoughts, feelings, and experiences directly, using "I" statements that convey his emotions and perceptions. Additionally, the informal and sometimes ungrammatical style of writing reflects Charlie's cognitive state, further emphasizing the personal perspective. This intimate viewpoint allows readers to connect deeply with his journey and transformation.

What is the psychosocial problem of 'Flowers for Algernon'?

As Charlie's intelligence grows, his emotional maturity lags behind, and past events in his life that he had previously forgot are shown to still control him.

How does the setting of Flowers for Algernon affect the plot?

By the setting being in New York in the 1960s in a laboratory it affects the plot by the doctors and professors being in the laboratory and closer to the testing lab. Instead of coming from their home, going to get Charlie from his home. going to the lab at the laboratory, and getting the testing tools out they can just stay at the laboratory. So they can go straight to the testing lab and continue testing it out and try it on Charlie. Then work with Charlie in the laboratory to help him get smarter.

Why did algernon have to have surgery in flowers for algernon?

Algernon didn't go back to his job in Flowers for Algernon because Algernon dies.

What was negative about Charlie's operation in flowers for algernon?

after a while, the operation started to wear off and he started to lose his intelligence

How can language be a barrier from the book flowers for Algernon?

After Charlie gets his brain surgery, he learns some words that other people might not know.