Charlie discovered that Nemur said Charlie was under tremendous strain and that he would undoubtedly return soon. He also found out that Norma thought he was dead and that Matt his father had left Rose his mother and opened a barbershop.
What memories did the newspaper article trigger?
The newspaper article triggered the memory of when Rose and Matt were arguing about sending Charlie away.
What did Charlie do when he was in back New York, and why?
When Charlie went back to New York he rented an apartment near the library so he could continue with his studies
What happened during Charlie's meeting with Fay Lillman? How does Charlie feel about it?
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Charlie visits his father at his barbershop. Matt does not recognize his son and treats him as a customer. Too nervous to say anything, Charlie gets a haircut. He remembers the night that his father took him to live with his Uncle Herman after Rose had become hysterical, threatening that she would kill Charlie with a carving knife if he were not shipped out to the Warren State Home immediately. Charlie attempts to reveal his identity to Matt, but after an awkward and inconclusive exchange, he gives up and leaves the shop.
What gift did Fay bring for Algernon, and why?
The gift that Fay buys Algernon is a female companion mouse named Minnie because Algernon performs well in Charlie’s new mazes but sometimes appears to be angry or depressed, frantically throwing himself against the walls.
How did the first night Charlie spent with Fay go?
Fay stays in Charlie’s apartment one night. They have drinks together and Charlie passes out. The next morning, naked in bed together, Fay says that they have not made love and wonders whether Charlie is gay. She tells him that he acted like a little kid while he was drunk. Charlie realizes that the old, mentally retarded Charlie has not left him and that his former self still exists within his