Algernon additionally symbolizes Charlie’s status as a subject of the researchers, secured and confined, compelled to go through all testing at the researchers’ desire. At the point when Algernon starts to lose his intelligence, it is a chilling sign that Charlie’s very own psychological additions will start to dissapear as well. As Algernon and Charlie experience a similar task and a similar testing, Algernon’s is a foreshadowing of Charlie’s future. Charlie, too, has barely any ability to tell Strauss and Nemur no, let alone give his consent for all the things they do to him in the name of science. As a helpless animal, he’s totally at the mercy of the scientists. Most importantly, Algernon couldn’t exactly give his permission for a mind-altering surgery. Let’s face it, he lives in a cage and runs through mazes for food. This is a sign of hope for both the doctors and Charlie, as this is the first time the surgery has stuck, and the intelligence gained from it has not dissipated rapidly. Algernon, the white lab mouse who has learned to solve complex mazes, escape almost any cage, and display emotions through his actions. Although Charlie did not have the full understanding of what a friend is, once he got to the lab he made an unlikely friend. Norma Gordon, Charlie’s sister was found by the University staff and granted permission to perform the surgery. Charlie, was eager to get his surgery and become smart, but first they needed permission from someone in his family, Charlie still unable to recall memories, does not remember where his family is, or if he even has any still alive. Charlie was specifically selected from “The teaching centre for retarded adults” after being recommended from his long time teacher Alice Kinnian.
Nemur needed a volunteer to test experimental science in intelligence enhancement. Scientists from Beekman University, Harold Strauss and Prof. Barely able to read and write, Charlie is forced to make a decision that will impact his life forever. From the beginning author Daniel Keyes makes it quite clear that Charlie suffers from mental disability. Flowers For Algernon is a novel written in a series of progress reports from protagonist Charlie Gordan.
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