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The reason Flowers for Algernon is a tragic is because a grown man whos mentally challenged becomes best friends with Algernon- the mouse. Since they both had the same operation done, whatever the mouse did, Charlie ends up doing. Also, since Algernon dies in the end of the book, the author leaves you predicting that Charlie will die too. The book also tells that most of Charlie's "Friends" end up laughing at the man.
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"Flowers for Algernon" is often considered a tragedy because of its themes of isolation, discrimination, and the inevitable loss of intelligence that the main character, Charlie Gordon, experiences. The story follows Charlie's journey from a mentally challenged individual who gains temporary intellectual abilities through experimental surgery, only to regress back to his former state, highlighting the tragic consequences of tampering with nature and human potential.
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When was Flowers for Algernon created?
Flowers for Algernon was created in 1966.
Who is algernon?
Algernon is a mouse in the story Flowers for Algernon.
Who was the author for the book flowers for Algernon?
The author of Flowers For Algernon is Daniel Keyes.
Why did algernon have to have surgery in flowers for algernon?
Algernon didn't go back to his job in Flowers for Algernon because Algernon dies.
Where was Flowers of Algernon set?
"Flowers for Algernon" was set in New York City in '65
What is the relevance of the title flowers for Algernon?
It is written from the perspective of Charlie in first person
Was there anything special about Algernon in Flowers for Algernon?
Algernon had the same surgery Charly did.
Why does the story named flower for algernon?
because that Algernon took the same operation as charlie so whatever happen to Algernon it will happen to charlieThe story is named Flowers For Algernon, because at the end the mouse, Algernon, dies and Charlie puts flowers on Algernon's grave.
What did Charlie and Algernon do in Chicago in flowers for algernon?
To test on the maze
Who was the mouse in a Daniel Keyes novel?
Algernon from "Flowers for Algernon"
When was flowers for algernon written?
"Flowers for Algernon" was published in the 60's and the story took place in '65.
What is the works cited for flowers for algernon?
Keyes, Daniel. Flowers for Algernon. Harcourt, Brace & World, 1966.
