The journal entry form used in Flowers for Algernon is very effective to the narrative. It emphasizes Charlie’s thoughts and what intelligence level he is at. However, Charlie is not completely dependable as a narrator. Charlie does not really show the feelings of others in his entries. As the novel progresses the journal entries clearly show how Charlie’s intelligence, emotions, and relationships change after the experimental surgery he undergoes.
In the beginning of the book, Charlie’s writing is poor, because he suffers from some sort of mental retardation. This poor writing shows his intelligence level and gives the reader a feeling of what a conversation with Charlie would actually be like. After the experimental surgery,
In the beginning of the book, Charlie’s writing is poor, because he suffers from some sort of mental retardation. This poor writing shows his intelligence level and gives the reader a feeling of what a conversation with Charlie would actually be like. After the experimental surgery,