Flowers for Algernon Review Game

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What does regression mean in the context of Flowers for Algernon?

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Regression means that Charlie and Algernon's minds went back to their previous state before the surgery.

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Who wanted Charlie fired from his job?

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Almost everyone in the entire factory wanted Charlie fired.

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What is the first thing Charlie starts to forget?

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Charlie first starts to forget where he lives.

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What does Charlie keep in his pocket for good luck?

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Charlie keeps a rabbit's foot in his pocket for good luck.

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What is the main idea of Flowers for Algernon?

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The main idea is that Charlie wants to become smart so he can be like other people.

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What is the significance of Algernon in the story?

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Algernon represents the consequences of the intelligence-enhancing surgery and serves as a parallel to Charlie's journey.

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How does Charlie's intelligence change throughout the story?

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Charlie's intelligence increases significantly after the surgery but eventually regresses back to his original state.

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What role does Miss Kinnian play in Charlie's life?

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Miss Kinnian is Charlie's teacher and love interest, encouraging his desire for knowledge and personal growth.

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What ethical questions does Flowers for Algernon raise?

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The story raises ethical questions about the morality of experimenting on humans and the implications of altering intelligence.

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How does Charlie's perception of himself change after the surgery?

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After the surgery, Charlie's perception of himself shifts from feeling inferior to feeling superior, but this changes again as he regresses.