Motivation In 'Flowers For Algernon'

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Motivation is what pushes you to do whatever you're trying to accomplish. In “Flowers for Algernon”, Charlie tries whatever he can to become smarter. As a result of the operation is the increase his intelligence. Would you ever think that you could get a operation and your IQ will increase? Charlie’s IQ improved a lot since he had the operation. Page 298 Charlie said, “I am very disturbed. I saw Miss Kinnian last night for the first time in over a week.” It’s showing charlie’s improvement. He is starting to have feelings and think way more. Charlie improved so much after the operation. On May 15 Charlie said, “I told him I was too busy thinking and reading.” That is saying how charlie is improving and his IQ will be higher because he is

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