Flowers for Algernon Review

Front

What point of view is 'Flowers for Algernon' told from?

Back

First person, from Charlie's point of view.

Front

What is Charlie's reaction during his first inkblot test in 'Flowers for Algernon'?

Back

He cannot see any pictures in the inkblot.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

Why do the doctors choose Charlie for their experiment in 'Flowers for Algernon'?

Back

They believe that he is motivated to try to learn.

Front

Which quote from 'Flowers for Algernon' reflects Charlie's awareness of his inferiority?

Back

"I see that even in my dullness I knew that I was inferior and that other person had something I lacked---something denied me. Even a feeble-minded man wants to be like other men."

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

How does the first-person point of view affect the reader's understanding of Charlie's feelings in 'Flowers for Algernon'?

Back

The story is told by Charlie, so readers hear about his feelings directly from him.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the significance of the title 'Flowers for Algernon'?

Back

The title symbolizes the themes of intelligence, human dignity, and the transient nature of happiness.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

What does Charlie's character represent in 'Flowers for Algernon'?

Back

Charlie represents the struggle for self-improvement and the quest for acceptance.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

How does Charlie's intelligence change throughout 'Flowers for Algernon'?

Back

Charlie undergoes a transformation from being intellectually disabled to becoming a genius, and then back to his original state.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What ethical questions are raised by the experiment conducted on Charlie in 'Flowers for Algernon'?

Back

The experiment raises questions about consent, the treatment of individuals with disabilities, and the morality of altering human intelligence.

Front

What role do the inkblot tests play in 'Flowers for Algernon'?

Back

The inkblot tests serve as a measure of Charlie's psychological state and cognitive abilities.