In the short story "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes, the

main character Charlie Gordon has an IQ of 68 and desires to become

intelligent. He is chosen to undergo an operation to increase his

intelligence level to 204, however he is unaware of the consequences

that may follow. His experiment is not worth the risk because he

realizes that humans can be cruel, the experiment is not permanent, and he loses his friends and job.

One of the reasons Charlie's experience is not worth the risk is he realizes that humans can be cruel. This is seen throughout the story for example in the way Charlie Gordon's so-called friends treat him. After the operation, on of Charlie's friends Joe Carp teases him about the operation saying "hey look where Charlie had his operation what did they do Charlie, put some brains in." Another time Charlie rea

too late the risks involved in the experimental operation. Along the way

differently. He then quickly realizes the operation only lasts a short

decreased." Charlie now starts to change when his IQ begins to

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Approximate Word count = 608
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)