Characters
This is the narrator of the book.
Who is Charlie Gordon?
This was the goal of the procedure/experinment.
What is, to make Charly Smarter?
Charlie's realization about his "friends" at the bakery
What is, they were actually making fun of him often?
In the novel, people with disabilities are often treated this way
What is, they are misunderstood, neglected, abused, or overlooked
The story is written in this perspective
What is, first person through progress reports/diary entries
This Charlie's teacher, eventually lover, who recommends him for the procedure
Who is Alice Kinnean?
Mr. Donner's reaction to Charlie's increased intelligence
What is, he fires Charlie from his job at the bakery
The person that Charlie is able to overcome his trauma involving his romantic feelings/urges initially
Charlie learns that intelligence is more than just about knowledge or facts, it's about...
What is, emotional intelligence and empathy
This is what the men at the bakery called it when someone made a foolish mistake
What is, "Pulling a Charlie Gordon"
This is the leader of the experiment.
Who is Dr. Nemur?
The reason the scientific conference is thrown into chaos.
What is, Charlie releases Algernon
Algernon's fate
What is, Algernon dies
Charlie wants this more than anything else
What is, to be loved and accepted
What is, Charlie's eventual decline in intelligence and return of his disability
This person was Charlie's Neighbor in New York
Who is Fay?
Charlie's discovery about the ultimate outcome of the experiment
What is, that the results would only be temporary and he would revert back to his previous self
Many of Charlie's memories of his mother involve this
What is, abuse and neglect
What is, he is unsure that people with Charlie's intellectual disability are able to give informed consent
Matt
Who is, Charlie's father
This person signed the consent form for Charlie's procedure and participation in the experiment.
Who is Norma (Charlie's Sister)?
The first word that Charlie learns to spell correctly
What is, Progress
At the end of the novel, Charlie articulates this as his goal.
What is, that he will continue to strive for knowledge and self-improvement
Algernon running through the maze represents this
What is, the quest for knowledge and learning new things
Author of Flowers for Algernon
Daniel Keyes