"Flowers for Algernon" Review

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What does it mean to be introspective?

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To be introspective means to reflect on one's thoughts and feelings.

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What literary device is used when Algernon biting Charlie foreshadows Charlie's regression?

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Foreshadowing.

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Which book symbolizes Charlie's journey and deals with the story of Adam and Eve?

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Paradise Lost.

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What does 'deterioration' describe?

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The process of decline in quality or condition.

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What is the main theme of 'Flowers for Algernon'?

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The exploration of intelligence and its impact on human relationships.

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Who is the main character in 'Flowers for Algernon'?

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Charlie Gordon.

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What type of narrative is 'Flowers for Algernon'?

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It is an epistolary novel, told through progress reports.

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What is the significance of Algernon in the story?

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Algernon represents the consequences of the experimental surgery on intelligence.

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What does Charlie's initial IQ score indicate about him?

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It indicates that he has a low level of intelligence.

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How does Charlie's intelligence change throughout the story?

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Charlie undergoes an operation that temporarily increases his intelligence.