Significance Of Charlie Gordon In Flowers For Algernon

While Daniel Keyes in “Flowers for Algernon” portrayed hope for a mentally impaired man, Charlie Gordon, the operation failed with devastating consequences. The procedure would eventually ruin his life, which is why he should have refrained from taking part in the experiment. After Charlie had swiftly gained his intelligence, he began noticing the various situations in which his associates had mocked and used him for their own gladdening. Furthermore, Charlie had a major realization concerning the surgical procedure. He detected that the doctors had practically taken advantage of him. As a genius, Charlie had spotted the severe deterioration in himself and the experiment over time. As a result of the retro gradation and the societal conflicts, Charlie recognized that he was appropriately characterized for the mentally impaired.
Take for example the adolescent involved in the waiter scene. That underdeveloped gentleman made one error and the entire restaurant roared with rude insults and discourtesy. Unlike the waiter, Charlie would ultimately witness the true meaning that lies behind these situations of abuse. Charlie’s friends, Joe and Frank, would constantly tease him by claiming that someone had “Pulled a Charlie Gordon”. Charlie was unsure what that truly meant; however, he soon had the terrible realization that he was being mocked. Additionally, these “friends” composed a petition in order to have Charlie fired. They had succeeded in their efforts and Charlie soon knew that Joe and Frank were on the opposing end of the situation. Ultimately, Charlie realized that he was being taken advantage of in his social life, which directly related to the