Flowers for Algernon

What conclusion does Charlie come to about intelligence and education?

Asked by berrylay@gmail.com on 09 May 06:46

Last updated by Jill W on 09 Mar 19:43

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Answered by Jill W on 09 Mar 19:42

From the text:

"But I know now there's one thing you've all overlooked: intelligence and education that hasn't been tempered by human affection isn't worth a damn."

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"When I was retarded I had lots of friends. Now I have no one. Oh, I know lots of people. Lots and lots of people. But I don't have any real friends. Not like I used to have in the bakery. Not a friend in the world who means anything to me, and no one I mean anything to."

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Flowers for Algernon