Flowers for Algernon by Daniel KeyesCharlie Gordon has now been through the operation and hasn't interacted with Algernon, the famous intelligent mouse, but he has interacted with people who he sees daily. Charlie has been realizing things about his "friends" in the bakery but has been kicked out of there because of them. He now understands why they decided to kick them out because he made them feel inferior with his knowledge and one of them actually mentions a reference to the bible. She says that he shouldn't know too much and mess with the plans of God, that's why Adam and Eve were expelled from the garden because they ate from the tree of knowledge. He is confused by that saying, yet in his mind, he knows what she means. Going into more detail about his love life. Charlie and Alice, Ms Kinnian, go on a date, two actually in this 3rd section, and various things seem to be happening. Charlie is so innocent in this aspect of love yet an adult in other subjects. He is still discovering ways how to love and is very afraid of Alice's response to his actions. Alice loves him back and has always been supporting and helping him all along. However, Charlie makes some brutal decisions as they discover new things and she considers his situation and tries to calm him down and help out. Charlie wants to be sure that he is the investment put into this desired relationship is being reciprocated and Alice's reassures that very often. Charlie wants to talk to Alice about where this is going and seems to not control himself and starts getting furious while talking about their feelings because he just wants to create form a relationship with him. Alice is bothered by his temper and reveals the truth, she is tired. She is tired of reading so much and trying to catch up to his knowledge, she has stayed up trying to find an answer for all the question he has but it is impossible it's beyond her reach and amount of knowledge. She just wants the old Charlie who was polite and honest and made everything a very nice story. Yet, his knowledge has changed him and she doesn't know if it's a good thing and believes he should let her figure it out before the move a step forward. If I was Charlie Gordon I would try to seek why things are happening. I know that a have therapy sessions with Dr. Staruss to talk about my problems and I believe that's an advantage. However, I should consider the situation of those who surround me, like Alice, Joe, Gimpy and Nancy. Even though Joe hasn't been the most respectful person in the world I would still see him as part of my growth, because of his actions I was able to recognize what evil intentions were towards those with disabilities. However, I would definitely would keep myself away from him while recognizing his help in some way, I know I would struggle to form a positive relationship with him. Gimpy, between good and bad, was able to show me what kindness looked like in the middle of the darkness. Even though there were times where I would change his way of thinking I forgot to thank him for defending me in those times of unknown disrespect. I would definitely try to keep a good relationship with him and try to talk to him about the changes in my life mentally and emotionally. Nancy, even though she told me that I should go back to the old disabled Charlie, told me that I shouldn't eat from the tree of knowledge because it could be dangerous. She took my side and was there when times where rough and I didn't know it. I would definitely consider her situation but keep my distance because she is ignorant in this change and aspect of growth and she would make me think differently religiously and control my mind in some way. Alice, lastly, I would definitely wouldn't stop pursuing her. She has been the best thing that has happened and has been the most influential on how I should see things and take decisions. I know that my growth has affected the current relationship we have but I hope I can find an explanation to this situation and go back to her. I know that she has impacted my life and wouldn't want to lose that positivity she transmitted into my life. Instead of holding me back she would make me grow and that is something I want.
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Paulina
2/17/2018 09:59:36 am
I can tell you are really comfortable with the book and really understand the main character to put yourself in his shoes. You were very detailed in your interaction with the character and what would you do in his position. Do you think his attitude will change towards the people he is around before its to late? Do you think Charlie is aware of his change in behavior?
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