Mistreatment of the Intellectually Disabled
Why is Norma jealous of Charlie?
She thinks he is not being pressured as much as she is
Why does Ms. Kinnian get mad at Charlie?
He is getting disproportionately smarter than her
How did Charlie feel after escaping the park?
Like he should be punished
Why was Charlie so determined to be smart?
So that he could prove his mom wrong and she would show him love
Why does Charlie visit Dr. Guarino?
So that he can make him smarter
Why does Charlie get upset at Strauss and Nemur?
He realizes that they are not as smart as they made themselves out to be
What does Charlie realize about his constant pursuit of intelligence?
That it will never be fulfilled
What does Charlie have nightmares about?
Himself being laughed at in the Bakery
How does Norma feel about Charlie?
Jealous
How does Nemur treat Charlie?
Like he is a nobody who's accomplishments should be credited to himself
Why does Charlie let Algernon out of his cage?
Out of the impulse of his built up negative emotions
Why does Charlie always feel like he should be punished after doing something bad?
Why isn't Charlie as mad at Dr. Guarino as he should be?
Because he treated him like a human being with feelings, unlike most people he has met
Who calms down Charlie when he gets upset about nemur and strauss?
Burt
What is the contrast between Alice and Nemur?
Nemur is more intellectually intelligence driven while Alice is more emotional intelligence driven
What symbol is used to show Charlies growth?
His nightmares of the bakery