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Flowers for Algernon Chapter 14

Flowers for Algernon Chapter 14. What did Charlie discover when he read the newspaper account of his actions at the conference?. Nemur said Charlie was under tremendous strain and that he would undoubtedly return soon Norma thought Charlie was dead Matt left Rose and opened a barbershop.

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Flowers for Algernon Chapter 14

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  1. Flowers for Algernon Chapter 14

  2. What did Charlie discover when he read the newspaper account of his actions at the conference? • Nemur said Charlie was under tremendous strain and that he would undoubtedly return soon • Norma thought Charlie was dead • Matt left Rose and opened a barbershop

  3. What memory does the newspaper article trigger? • Rose and Matt are arguing about sending Charlie away

  4. What did Charlie do when he was in back New York, and why? • He rented an apartment near the library so he could continue with his studies

  5. Describe Charlie's meeting with Fay Lillman, and his observations about her. • Fay is artistic • She is messy

  6. Describe Charlie's visit to Matt Gordon's barber shop? • Charlie recognizes Matt • He asks him for the works • Matt cuts Charlie • Charlie does not tell Matt who he is

  7. What gift did Fay bring for Algernon, and why? • Fay brought a female mouse to keep Algernon company

  8. Describe the first night Charlie spent with Fay. • Fay gets Charlie drunk • He acts like old Charlie

  9. What insights did Charlie share with Alice when he finally contacted her? • He can’t help feeling that he is not himself • Old Charlie exists now • He was lost • He has become separated emotionally while retaining his freedom intellectually

  10. How did the intelligent Charlie try to distract the child Charlie so the adult could make love to Alice, and was it successful? • He tried to envision her as Fay • No it does not work

  11. What did Charlie do when he went back to his apartment? • He makes love to Fay

  12. How did Charlie spend the next few weeks? • He has been club hopping and spending time with Fay

  13. What is Algernon's condition like at this point in the novel? • He is regressing • He is biting • He is angry

  14. THE BIG QUESTION: What truths does the intelligent Charlie possess that the child Charlie does not? • He sees the truth about people • He sees woman sexually

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