What do Charlie and Algernon have in common?
What do Charlie and Algernon have in common? They both were unintelligent. They both had the same mazes to test their IQ level. They both had the surgery.
What is the connection between Charlie and Algernon?
Charlie, a mentally handicapped human, and Algernon, a mouse, are both “lab rats” used for an experiment. They are forced to compete with each to solve mazes meant to test their intelligence. Charlie identifies with and develops feelings of compassion for the mouse.
How does the story relate to Charlie’s experiences?
Charlie experiences life as a brilliant man, then has to suffer a reversal of the change in which his intelligence level begins to decrease, and he once again becomes mentally disabled and awaits his probable death, just as has happened to Algernon.
How is Charlie before the operation?
Before the operation he is scared and nervous. Charlie is mad that Miss Kinnian doesn’t come visit him after the operation. He is impatient and frustrated that he doesn’t look or feel smarter. As he begins to gain intelligence, he is excited to learn new things, like when he beats Algernon.
Why does Charlie decide to be friends with Algernon?
Concerned for the mouse’s feelings, Charlie decides to be nice to Algernon. He feels sorry that Algernon must solve problems before the scientists give him food. Charlie identifies with Algernon and decides to be friends with him.
Why can’t Charlie feed Algernon?
Because being mentally challenged Charlie doesn’t have the mental capacity to be quick, therefore he can’t beat Algernon in the maze.
Why does Charlie not like Algernon anymore?
Charlie is getting smarter and he has sympathy. He loses to Algernon. He decides to steal Algernon to set him free, so he doesn’t have to race him anymore.
Why did miss Kinnian choose Charlie?
Miss Kinnian told me. I dont care if it herts.” Charlie is chosen because of his strong desire to learn, his limited intellectual capacity, and his teacher’s recommendation. Dr Nemur was worryed about using me but Dr Strauss told him Miss Kinnian rekemmended me the best from all the people who she was teaching.