Analyzing Daniel Keys Flowers For Algernon

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The other week after reading the story “Flowers For Algernon” by Daniel Keys in our English Language Arts class. After I got on the bus I rode to my house and walked up to the porch and went in and talked to my mother about how sad I felt about Charlie, She agreed and nodded her head and said, “I think that people who have disabilities shouldnt be used to experimenting on.” I said that a lot of people in my class agree and think that it's not right. This reminds me of when Charlie was searching for his identity. First, in the story “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keys, Charlie revealed his inner strength when he was willing to do the surgery and when he stood up for the kid that had the same condition as him, and when he asked Miss Kinnian to dinner. …show more content…

According to the Author on page 201, “I hope they use me. Miss Kinnian says maybe they can make me smart. I want to be smart.” Many people may think that he wouldn't want to do it if it hurts, but, according to Keys, “I don't care if it hurts.” Secondly, Charlie revealed his inner strength when he was willing to do the surgery, when he stood up for the kid who had the same condition as him, and when he asked Ms. Kinnian to go to dinner. To begin, Charlie showed his inner strength when he stood up for the kid that had the same condition as him. Keys 215), “I was furious at myself and all those who were smirking at him. I jumped up and shouted, “Shut up! Leave him alone. It’s not his fault, he can't understand! He can’t help but be what he is!

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