Analyzing Characters in Flowers for Algernon

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Charlie's attitude towards coworkers in Part 2 of "Flowers for Algernon":

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He resents them for their treatment of him.

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Theme in Charlie's interactions with Dr. Strauss and Professor Nemur?

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The ethics of scientific experimentation.

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Charlie's understanding of his transformation:

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He is completely aware of the changes and their implications.

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Contrast between Charlie's past and present self.

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Impact of intelligence on identity.

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Figurative language describing Charlie's realization of coworkers' feelings.

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"It was like a punch in the stomach."

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Charlie's relationship with Algernon in Part 2:

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Deeper connection and empathy.

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Inference about Professor Nemur's motivations for the experiment?

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Driven by personal ambition and desire for recognition.

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Charlie's increased intelligence affects his social interactions by isolating him from others.

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It isolates him from others.

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Charlie's realization of how people treated him before surgery explores a theme.

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The cruelty of mankind.

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Character that serves as a foil to Charlie, highlighting his changes.

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Algernon.