Scientific experiments can be small. Others can be life-changing. In the book Flowers for Algernon, Charlie Gordon is the test subject in an experiment designed to increase his intelligence. However, the experiment ends up failing. In The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Henry Jekyll consumes a potion to change into a different person, and it changes him for the worse. Therefore, substantial scientific experiments should not be conducted because they sometimes have negative effects, can affect the lives of others, and can even kill the test subject. First, In Flowers for Algernon, Charlie Gordon is experimented on as doctors try to increase his intelligence level. However, the experiment fails, and Charlie’s intelligence begins to
