Algernon Symbolism

Symbolism in 'Flowers for Algernon'

​Courtesy of Gingy

Open Ended

What is symbolism? How is it used in literature?

Multiple Select

Which of these might be a symbol ( pick 2) in our short story "Flowers for Algernon"?

• The Doctors

• Ms.Kinnian

• The Maze

• Algernon the mouse

Open Ended

What are some other symbols you can think of from the story. What might they symbolize

Mazes

​We are going to answer the prompt: What does the maze in Flowers for Algernon symbolize? Use evidence from the text to support your response. 





We will be using the RACE writing response to do this. Let's review RACE again...

Match

The

RACE

writing

method

stands

for:

• Restate

• Answer

• Cite

• Explain

Rewrite the Question

Answer the question

Give evidence from another source

Explain the evidence

• Rewrite the Question

• Answer the question

• Give evidence from another source

• Explain the evidence

In edio: What does the maze in Flowers for Algernon symbolize? Use evidence from the text to support your response. 

In edio

Something that the maze symbolizes in Flowers for Algernon is how we must solve and overcome things in life as we journey through.

For this activity, you will create an image that represents what you have learned and overcome in your "life maze."

There are several options for this activity:
- take the image and draw straight on edio
- Draw on paper/ digitally and upload the image
- Use Co-Pilot to generate an Ai image that you will then upload

Then you will explain your image and what it symbolizes to you.

Example

I never knew I was dyslexic until I was in college. I never understood why everyone seemed to read better than me. However I overcame it and became an English teacher.

Example

My brain has always been very sport orientated. I played competitive softball for over 12 years and then transitioned to College Javelin. Both of which I think play a big part in how my brain works. I also love book and it helps calm my brain. I drew a lemon because when I feel overwhelmed lemonade helps me feel calm