How Is Charlie Similar To Flowers For Algernon

There are several differences and similarities in the book Flowers for Algernon versus the movie. Some of the many similarities are, Charlie’s co-workers are extremely rude to him, tease him, and play tricks on him while they’re at work. His co-workers also made a petition to fire Charlie when they found out that Charlie is no longer “dumb” and is getting smarter and won’t fall for their tricks anymore. Another similarity is that in the movie just like the book, Charlie also mentions that, “why is it that people think it’s okay to laugh at people with mental disabilities yet they don’t laugh at people with physical disabilities. He got this conclusion because when he was at a bar he noticed a dishwasher, who had a mental disability, dop and

Flowers For Algernon and Charley have the same characters for the most part. Charlie/Charley is the main character of both works, with the exception of a petty spelling difference that in the film it is spelt as Charley rather than Charlie. Mr. Gordon’s occupation of Flowers For Algernon and Charley are quite disparate. For example, in the condensed version of Flowers For Algernon Charlie works in a plastic manufacturing factory. While in the 1968 film Charley works in a bakery. Both in the book and film Algernon portrays a very witted and agile mouse. There is no differences of Algernon within the book or film. In addition Ms.Kinnian is still the same character which is Charlie’s/Charley’s teacher. The book and film both have Dr.Strauss and

In this novel, Flowers for Algernon, written by Daniel Keyes, a man named Charlie Gordon has an operation done to increase his intelligence. He started as a mentally retarded man and slowly became a genius. He seemed to soak up information like a sponge and he was able to figure out the most complex scientific formulas. The only problem with the operation is that it does not last for ever and in his remaining time he tries to figure out why it is not permanent. He will eventually lose everything he learned and become worse off than when he started, so Charlie was better off before he had the operation.

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” - Harriet Tubman. Charlie Gordon is a very welcoming, playful, and genuine man. He attends Beekman College for Retarded Adults and has a strong motivation to learn and to improve his intelligence. He dreams of being popular, and making friends. Throughout the novel Flowers for Algernon, Charlie Gordon changed in many ways. Prior to his life changing operation, he was not able to grasp that the people at Donner’s Bakery were not his friends, they only spoke to him to make fun of him. Charlie acknowledged their harsh actions, and started retaliating. Charlie is a very open

Both Flowers for Algernon and the Garden of Eden are both similar as they both thought biting from the tree of knowledge would bring them intelligence. In the beginning of the story of Flowers for Algernon, Charlie was blessed with happiness, but always desired to be smart. Just like the story the Garden of Eden where Adam and Eve did not necessarily wanted to be smart, but wanted to be like God and wanted to experience the knowledge like God had. Charlie knew no other life outside of his job and school and he liked his

Both stories focus on the disastrous outcome of humans tampering with mother nature. In Flowers For Algernon, Charlie and Algernon are both born with mental challenges which society sees as an impediment. In order to fix this, two scientists operate on them increasing their intelligence a great deal. Though this benefits Charlie mentally, it also comes with great costs, bringing him into realization that his friendships were nothing but illusions and shortening of his lifespan. Supposed friends, coworkers, and even a potential lover begin to slowly drift away leaving Charlie in the ice cold darkness. Similarly, the talents of Harrison in Harrison Bergeron are masked by the government in order to create a sense of equality in their society, which ends up being a disaster causing the lives of two people. Manipulated by upper authorities, the lives of Charlie and Harrison both end up in fatality.

Charlie Gurdon faced many obstacles throughout the story of Flowers for Algernon. Charlie went through a lot of emotions through the story. He also went through a lot of loss between him losing friends and losing his intelligence. Others may feel that Sam had it worse; however, evidence proves differently. Charlie Gurdon had it worse than Sam

Charlie should have chosen to have had the operation because he got to achieve his ultimate dream, he got to form new relationships, and he was able to contribute new information to others; One argument that can be made for why it was beneficial for Charlie to have the surgery is because he got to live out his dream. Prior to having the IQ increasing procedure done to him, Charlie, was an optimistic and good-hearted man. Unfortunately for Charlie though he was disabled and had a low IQ, this caused Charlie to dream of becoming smart and fit in with others. One quote that can support the claim that Charlie got to achieve his dream of becoming smart is, “Im glad I got a second chanse to be smart becaus I lerned alot of things that I never new were in this world and Im grateful that I saw it all for a littel bit (245).

Although based on the same storyline, the novel, Flowers For Algernon and movie “Charly” have some significant similarities and differences. One similarity is that both the book and movie follow the same general plot. In Flowers for Algernon and “Charly” , the main character Charlie, is unintelligent and mentally retarded, attends school, gets an operation, becomes a genius, realizes things, and then becomes unintelligent again. However, a difference between the two is that Miss Kinnian, Charlie’s teacher has different feelings towards him. In Flowers For Algernon, Charlie liked Miss Kinnian after he became smart, but the feeling never really became mutual. On the other hand, in “Charly”, Miss Kinnian shows affection towards Charlie, and Charlie

People now days treat others with disrespect and look down upon on other who are mentally challenged, and this is not right. In the story “ Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes, Charlie gets the opportunity to get an operation that could potentially make him smarter. The bad news is it could have side effects and he could lose everything he has learned from the operation and it not work. I believe in this story Charlie should have gotten the operation.

How would someone with an IQ of 68 be able to choose whether or not they have a life changing operation? Well Charlie had to make that decision all on his own. In the Science Fiction short story, “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes, a disabled adult that had to decide on his own if he should have an operation to make him smart. Was Charlie’s voice of himself right or wrong to have a life changing operation? How would someone with an IQ of 68 be able to choose and operation that they could later regret forever?

“Knowledge will forever govern ignorance; and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.”-James Madison. In the science fiction story “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes Charlie Gordon always wanted to have the power of knowledge. Ever since he was a boy, his life goals were to be smart, have friends, and be respected. All of this was hard for him, as he only had an IQ of sixty eight, so he agreed to an A.I. surgery that would hopefully triple his IQ. Charlie Gordon’s life was much better and easier after the A.I. surgery. After the operation Charlie finally had an imagination, experienced adult emotions, and had a second chance to contribute to the real world and science.

To begin with, both novels share multiple similarities with the characters. In Flowers for Algernon Charlie demonstrates friendship with Alice Kinnian. Whenever Charlie is at the Beekmin College For Retarded Adults, Miss Kinnian supports Charlie in every way she can. “She likes me alot becaus I try very hard to lern everything not like some of the pepul at the adult center who don’t really care.” (Keyes 12) As Charlie described Miss Kinnian at the Beekmin College For Retarded Adults, she was a teacher who supported him and had a friendship which made Charlie feel closer to her. Through their friendship, Miss Kinnian wanted Charlie to get smart giving him help and support which Charlie needed, “She wants me to get smart. I know .” (Keyes 12) Due to the good relationship with each other, Charlie states, “One thing? I, like about, Dear Miss Kinnian: (thats, the way? it goes; in a buisness, letter (if I ever go! into business?) is that, she: always; gives me’ a reason” when- I ask. She”s a gen’ius!” (Keyes 39) She never gives up hope on Charlie and his motivation to learn. Through their relation at the Beekmin College For Retarded Adults, they create a friendship between each other. In conclusion, Charlie’s friendship towards Alice Kinnian

2. How does Charlie change through the course of the novel? How different is he from the person he is at the beginning of the novel to how he is at the end? Do you consider the novel’s ending to be tragic or inspiring? How so?

In the novel, Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes, Charlie’s newfound intelligence shapes his emotions so that they alter his perspective on his personal relations with people in his life. Charlie’s recognition of his feelings allow him to vaguely express his “love” for Alice. Found on page 76 of the book, Charlie pronounced, “Why haven't I ever noticed how beautiful Alice Kinnian is?” Shortly after he recognized Alice’s appeal, Charlie shares his attraction towards Alice with her on page 80. This indicates Charlie’s confusion between his intellect and emotion because it shows how fast Charlie was to rush into a relationship he was not ready for.