Write a summary for Flower for algernon by Daniel Keyes

In Flowers for Algernon, the mentally handicapped Charlie Gordon is transformed by a surgery that allows him to become intelligent. The short story and later-developed novel explores themes about the cycle of life, the limits of science, and whether knowledge is truly more valuable than happiness.

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In the text “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Key , the narrative of Flowers for Algernon is based on the “progress reports” that Charlie writes. Daniel Key describes how Charlie is a 37 year old man with low IQ, who is chosen by scientists to do an experimental surgery to boost his intelligence.. Mrs. Kinnian Charlie's teacher has recommended Charlie for the experiment because of poor spelling and grammar. Charlie becomes smarter than the people around him but Charlie’s new intelligence begins to have an effect on his job. Things begin to change for Charlie and he becomes scared..He realizes he can no longer do things he was able to do before.