Flowers for Algernon Flashcard

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What is empathy?

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Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.

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Who is the main character in 'Flowers for Algernon'?

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Charlie is the protagonist in the story.

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What does the term 'allusion' mean?

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An allusion is a reference to another work of literature, person, or event.

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What does it mean when someone is treated as an 'experiment'?

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It means they are viewed more as a subject for study rather than as a person with feelings.

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What is the significance of the dishwasher scene in the story?

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It teaches Charlie empathy for the mentally handicapped.

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How does Charlie's intelligence affect his relationships?

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His intelligence drives a wedge between him and the people he once knew and loved.

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What is the role of Dr. Strauss in 'Flowers for Algernon'?

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Dr. Strauss is one of the doctors involved in Charlie's operation.

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What does Charlie learn about the doctors during the story?

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He learns that they think of him more as an 'experiment' than a 'human being'.

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What is the meaning of 'dramatic irony'?

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Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something that the characters do not.

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What does the phrase 'driven a wedge' mean?

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It means to create a division or separation between people.