Intelligence and Dramatic Irony in 'Flowers for Algernon'

What is the main theme of 'Flowers for Algernon'?

• A thriller about a secret government experiment

• A love story between a man and a mouse

• A comedy about a man with a high IQ

• Exploration of intelligence and its impact on human relationships and society

How does the theme of intelligence play a role in the story?

• The theme of intelligence is portrayed through the characters and their actions.

• The theme of intelligence is explored through the setting of the story.

• The theme of intelligence is only mentioned briefly in the story.

• The theme of intelligence is not relevant to the story.

What is the significance of Algernon in the story?

• Algernon is a minor character with no significance in the story.

• Algernon is a symbol of intelligence and progress.

• Algernon serves as a parallel to the main character, Charlie Gordon.

• Algernon is a plot device used to create conflict in the story.

Explain the concept of dramatic irony in literature.

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

• Dramatic irony is when the audience is unaware of something that the characters know.

• Dramatic irony is when the audience and the characters both know something.

• Dramatic irony is when the characters know something that the audience does not.

How does dramatic irony contribute to the overall impact of 'Flowers for Algernon'?

• Dramatic irony creates tension and suspense for the reader.

• Dramatic irony confuses the reader.

• Dramatic irony adds humor to the story.

• Dramatic irony reveals the true intentions of the characters.

Provide an example of dramatic irony from the story.

• The main character finding out they won the lottery.

• The main character discovering a hidden treasure.

• The main character's best friend planning a surprise party for their birthday.

• The main character realizing they are the long-lost heir to a fortune.

Discuss the effects of Charlie's increasing intelligence on his relationships with others.

• Charlie's increasing intelligence has only negative effects on his relationships with others.

• Charlie's increasing intelligence has only positive effects on his relationships with others.

• Charlie's increasing intelligence has no effect on his relationships with others.

• The effects of Charlie's increasing intelligence on his relationships with others are a mix of positive and negative outcomes.

How does the use of first-person narration enhance the dramatic irony in the story?

• By providing a clear and objective perspective on the events.

• By creating a gap between what the narrator knows and what the reader knows.

• By eliminating any sense of uncertainty or suspense in the story.

• By allowing the reader to fully understand the motives and intentions of the characters.

What are some ethical considerations raised by the theme of intelligence enhancement in the story?

• Health risks, discrimination, loss of individuality

• Privacy concerns, genetic modification, economic disparities

• Fairness, access, societal inequalities, personal identity, autonomy, misuse, unintended consequences

• Legal implications, social unrest, loss of human connection

In your opinion, what is the most powerful scene in 'Flowers for Algernon' that showcases the impact of dramatic irony?

• When Charlie's friends and colleagues mock him for his declining intelligence

• When Charlie confronts his former self and realizes how much he has changed

• When Charlie discovers the truth about Algernon's fate

• When Charlie realizes his intelligence decline