Charlie Gordon, a youth with limited mental capabilities, along with a laboratory rat named Algernon become the joint objects of a scientific alteration to see if Charlie can become "normal."
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The compelling story of Charlie Gordon, willing victim of a strange experiment - a moron, a genius, a man in search of himself.
Flowers for Algernon: One Act
Mentally retarded Charlie Gordon participates in an experiment which turns him into a genius but only temporarily.
Did you know Charlie's final wish is for someone to put flowers on Algernon's grave located in the backyard of his apartment and this is where the title of the book came from?
The classic novel about a daring experiment in human intelligence Charlie Gordon, IQ 68, is a floor sweeper and the gentle butt of everyone's jokes - until an experiment in the enhancement of human intelligence turns him into a genius.
Teaching notes which analyze the elements of the novel, quizzes, fun activities, and suggestions for writing and discussion. A story summary, author biography, complete with answer key for the novel Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes.
Flowers for Algernon (Pack of 16)
Discusses the young adult book "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes, including the author's life, the science fiction genre, and the book's plot, characters, and themes.
With more than five million copies sold, "Flowers for Algernon" is the beloved, classic story of a mentally disabled man whose experimental quest for intelligence mirrors that of Algernon, an extraordinary lab mouse. High school and older.