"Flowers for Algernon" Review

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What event led Charlie to quit his job at the plastic box company?

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His co-workers signed a petition to get him fired.

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What ability does Charlie demonstrate that indicates his brain is functioning at a superhuman level?

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He reads a petition signed by 840 people and realizes only one person didn’t sign.

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What does Charlie say during his first Rorschach test?

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“I dint see nothing in the ink but he said there was picturs there other pepul saw some picturs.”

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What is the goal of the experiment conducted on Charlie?

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To triple his IQ.

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Where does Charlie work at the beginning of the story?

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He works in a factory.

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What is the significance of the Rorschach test in Charlie's journey?

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It reflects his cognitive abilities and emotional state before the experiment.

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How does Charlie's perception of his co-workers change throughout the story?

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He becomes more aware of their feelings and attitudes towards him as his intelligence increases.

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What does the petition signed by Charlie's co-workers symbolize?

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It symbolizes the social dynamics and prejudices he faces due to his intellectual disability.

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What are the ethical implications of the experiment conducted on Charlie?

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

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How does Charlie's relationship with Alice change as he becomes more intelligent?

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Their relationship becomes more complex as Charlie's intelligence grows, leading to emotional and social challenges.