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I think Flowers for Algernon includes an incredible amount of symbolism in Algernon, mainly because even to the scientists, he represents the experiment, and therefore Charlie. What happens to Algernon happens to Charlie, which isn't a good sign when Algernon starts "deteriorating." Even though Charlie notices this, he acts unafraid as if he's trying to ignore it or like he doesn't even care about his own life anymore. Maybe he wants to go back to being the old Charlie?
By the way, I think you all have been in denial since the beginning. The book is titled, "Flowers for Algernon." And what kind of person do you give flowers to? Either a lover or a dead person. And considering that Algernon isn't exactly in a relationship with Charlie, but the two are certainly linked, this doesn't bode well for Charlie. Flowers for Algernon - dead Algernon. Dead Algernon = dead Charlie. If you weren't expecting this, you're kidding yourself.
Don't get me wrong - Charlie may be doomed, but that doesn't mean it's a bad book. An author willing to kill the main character shows bravery.
And that brings me to you, my dear Veronica Roth. Oh boy.
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