Flowers For Algernon
What is charlie's main goal at the start of the story?
Become Smarter
Gregor was ____ when he first realized he was unable to get out of his bed and he was going to be late.
shocked
Frankestein learns ____ & _____ from the DeLacy family.
Language & Reading
What does Algernon Symbolize?
It symbolizes Charlies' progress and also his downfall.
Why does Victor want to create life?
Due to his very obsessive ambition and also his big ego. Basically to prove everyone he is capable of the impossible.
How does his writing change through the story?
They become more grammatically correct and even more complex.
Gregor's family was in __ and Gregor had to ___ for the family.
What does Frankenstein long for?
What is the theme in Frankenstein?
There are consequences for ambition and pride.
What book influences the creature deeply?
Paradise Lost
Why do Charlie's coworkers turn against him?
They get scared of him and feel intimidated by his intelligence.
Gregor's father got upset when he looked at gregor and threw an ____ at him. The ___ landed on his ____ which hurt him.
apple , apple , back
Why does Victor refuse to build the female companion?
Because he is scared that he will be creating another monster.
What was the theme in the poems we read at the beginning of the year?
The common themes were about identity.
______ was the name of Gregor's sister.
Greta
What does Charlie name his own specific theorem?
The Algernon-Gordon Effect.
Greta took ___ of Gregor at the beginning. But, later in the story stopped due to her _____ with Gregor.
care , disconnect
Why did Victor feel guilt about the creation of Frankenstein?
He feels compelled to make his creation happy and also realizes he created a monster.
What literary device uses like or as to compare things?
Simile.
Who was Victor's best friend?
Henry Clerval
Who are the two main scientists overseeing Charlies progress?
Dr. Nemur and Dr. Strauss
Why was the reason the Samsa family took boarders in their home?
In order to make money for the family.
______ is accused of killing _____, but it is revealed in the story that ______ was actually behind it all.
Justine , William , Frankenstein
What is the cental idea of a story/poem about?
Theme.
_______ was the name of Victor's _____ _____. But, later turned into his ______.
Elizabeth , adopted sister , wife