What does it mean to be despised?
Hated, disliked etc.
What are some problems Charlie has because of his intelligence?
Disconnection from other people; losing his job; feeling a deep anger and depression, etc.
When Charlie goes back to work at the factory how does his view of his co-workers change?
He is more forgiving of them.
Why did Charlie react as he did during the dishwasher incident?
He saw how he used to be in the dishwasher and was ashamed of himself.
What does it mean to be Introspective?
To think about one's inner world - their thoughts, feelings, etc.
What is Deterioration?
To fall apart to nothing
What are some examples of regression that we see in the story?
In which person was "Flowers for Algernon" written?
First person
Does Charlie want to be like other men?
Yes
What does it mean to "pull a Charlie Gordon"?
It indicates that someone did something stupid.
“I said all my frends are smart people but there good. They like me and they never did anything that wasnt nice.” What can we infer about Charlie here?
Charlie is innocent and doesn't know how people really think about him.
Why does Charlie want to beat Algernon in their first maze race?
He wants to prove he is as smart as Algernon.
Super duper bonus question: What is a difference between Flowers for Algernon and the Simpsons parody version of it??
Does Charlie become smarter than the Doctors that worked with him?
Yes
How does Charlie start to feel about Miss Kinnian after the procedure?
He starts to fall in love with her.
What can you infer after Charlie went to the party with Joe and friends?
Joe and friends did not respect Charlie.
What are some allusions found in the story?
Robinson Crusoe, The Bible, Paradise Lost.
After Charlie gets the experimental procedure done, what progress can be noticed?
Charlie's writing becomes much more advanced.
Why did Charlie decide to leave New York?
He doesn't want anyone to feel sorry for him.
What is the subconscious?
Thoughts you are not completely aware of
What is suspicion?
Not trusting others.
Why is Charlie upset when Algernon begins to lose his intelligence?
This may soon happen to himself.
What are some signs that Charlie's mental state begins to reverse?
He can no longer type and He forgets things he just learned.