1. Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes
... the first experiment subject that has undergone the procedure for increased intelligence, and Charlie is the first human the procedure is tested on; thusly Algernon can be seen as a sort of precursor that will reveal Charlie's fate. After the operation, with his increased intelligence and understanding of the world, Charlie ... some type of respect and that making Algernon complete a maze to get something to eat, is not acceptable; "I dont think its right to make you pass a test to eat." (Flowers for Algernon) and this specific part of the novel is where Charlie decides to be the person...
- Word Count: 1037
- Approx Pages: 4
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: Graduate