Daniel Keyes Flowers For Algernon
A person’s level of intelligence can increase or decrease, but no matter what, their true nature will always stay the same. In the narrative “Flowers for Algernon” written by Daniel Keyes, Charlie, a grown man with a low IQ, is given a neurological operation to “enhance” his intellect. Over the course of the text, as Charlie’s intelligence shifts from low to high, Keyes reveals aspects of Charlie’s character. In the story, Daniel Keyes reveals Charlie’s true nature, describing how Charlie is honest when it comes to his feelings, eager to learn new things and become smarter, and happens to be impatient.
It is revealed that Charlie is honest regarding his own feelings and his actions towards others. In the text, it states, “... I don't think …show more content…
In the text, it states, “She took out a cigarette and I lit it for her. ‘You’ve got to be a little patient. You’re accomplishing in days and weeks what it takes normal people to do in half a lifetime.” This shows how Miss Kinnian coaxes Charlie to be a bit more patient with his progress. In the text, Charlie writes, “There is so much that might be done with this technique. If I could be made into a genius, what about thousands of others like myself? What fantastic levels might be achieved by using this technique on normal people? On geniuses? There are so many doors to open. I am impatient to begin.” This shows how much Charlie is impatient to start researching about the surgical technique. These pieces of evidence show how much Charlie is impatient, in both a positive and negative way.
Throughout the story, Daniel Keyes reveals Charlie’s character, It is shown that he is honest when considering his feelings, like when he talks about his love for Miss Kinnian. Charlie is eager to learn, since he proudly states it shows extreme interest in gaining knowledge. He is impatient, since at one point in the story while talking to Miss Kinnian, he is scolded by her to become more patient. Additionally, he is impatient to begin researching about Dr. Nemur and Dr. Strauss’s surgical technique. Even if the whole world changes, Charlie’s character would always remain the
It is revealed that Charlie is honest regarding his own feelings and his actions towards others. In the text, it states, “... I don't think …show more content…
In the text, it states, “She took out a cigarette and I lit it for her. ‘You’ve got to be a little patient. You’re accomplishing in days and weeks what it takes normal people to do in half a lifetime.” This shows how Miss Kinnian coaxes Charlie to be a bit more patient with his progress. In the text, Charlie writes, “There is so much that might be done with this technique. If I could be made into a genius, what about thousands of others like myself? What fantastic levels might be achieved by using this technique on normal people? On geniuses? There are so many doors to open. I am impatient to begin.” This shows how much Charlie is impatient to start researching about the surgical technique. These pieces of evidence show how much Charlie is impatient, in both a positive and negative way.
Throughout the story, Daniel Keyes reveals Charlie’s character, It is shown that he is honest when considering his feelings, like when he talks about his love for Miss Kinnian. Charlie is eager to learn, since he proudly states it shows extreme interest in gaining knowledge. He is impatient, since at one point in the story while talking to Miss Kinnian, he is scolded by her to become more patient. Additionally, he is impatient to begin researching about Dr. Nemur and Dr. Strauss’s surgical technique. Even if the whole world changes, Charlie’s character would always remain the