Plot Events
How does the story end?
What is Charlie loses his intelligence and returns to his former state.
Who is the protagonist of the story?
Who is Charlie Gordon?
What is the definition of regression?
What is to go back to a previous state?
What is a major theme in "Flowers for Algernon"?
What is ethics of human experimentation?
Who is the author?
Who is Daniel Keyes
What happens to Algernon at the end?
What is Algernon dies, signaling the failure of the experiment?
Who is Algernon?
What is Algernon is a lab mouse who undergoes the same operation as Charlie?
What is the definition of suspicion?
What is the act or an instance of suspecting something wrong without proof or on slight evidence?
How does the theme of friendship manifest in the story?
What is Charlie's relationships change as his intelligence increases, highlighting the complexities of friendship?
How does the author address the ethical implications of scientific experimentation?
What is by showcasing the risks and potential consequences of manipulating human intelligence?
What was the purpose of Charlie's operation?
What is to increase his intelligence?
What is Charlie's occupation at the beginning of the story?
What is a janitor at a plastic factory?
What is the definition of despised?
What is to hate or scorn something?
How is the theme of identity is explored through Charlie's journey?
What is Charlie struggles with his sense of self as his intelligence changes?
What message does the author convey about intelligence?
What is intelligence does not equate to happiness or fulfillment.
What does Charlie learn about friendship?
What is he learns that true friendship is based on mutual respect and understanding?
What is Charlie's personality at the beginning of the story?
What is he is naive, eager to learn, and has a low IQ?
What is the definition of subconscious?
What is the mental activities just below the threshold of consciousness?
What role does the theme of mental disability play in the story?
What is it challenges societal perceptions and raises questions about intelligence and worth?
Why might the author have chosen to write the story in a diary format?
What is allows readers to connect deeply with Charlie’s thoughts and emotions?
What is the climax of the story?
What is the climax occurs when Charlie realizes the temporary nature of his intelligence?
What significant change occurs in Charlie's character throughout the story?
What is he becomes highly intelligent but also experiences emotional turmoil?
What is the definition of introspective?
What is the process of looking into one's thoughts and feelings?
How does the story portray the consequences of ambition?
What is Charlie's desire for intelligence leads to tragic outcomes?
How does the author challenge societal views on those with disabilities?
What is by portraying Charlie as a complex character deserving of dignity and respect?