Self-Discovery In Charlie Gordon's Flowers For Algernon
Recently in class we read the science fiction story Flowers for Algernon, a story about a mentally disabled man named Charlie. It is a tale of self-discovery, and the perils of fighting a battle you cannot win. Charlie writes progress reports before and after his operation, detailing how he changes throughout the story- not just how he writes, but what he writes about.
It is 1965, and leading scientists Dr. Strauss and Dr. Nemur have developed a method of enhancing brain function, like memory, academic skills, and genius level thinking. It is a risky operation, but they have found the perfect test subject, Charlie Gordon. Motivated and eager, he gives off positive energy wherever he goes, even if he gets teased or treated poorly, and he wants
It is 1965, and leading scientists Dr. Strauss and Dr. Nemur have developed a method of enhancing brain function, like memory, academic skills, and genius level thinking. It is a risky operation, but they have found the perfect test subject, Charlie Gordon. Motivated and eager, he gives off positive energy wherever he goes, even if he gets teased or treated poorly, and he wants