Flowers for Algernon Part II Heres a part

Flowers for Algernon Part II

Here’s a part of what you read on Tuesday’s homework: Charlie’s views on Dr. Nemur Contrary to my earlier impressions of him, I realize that Dr. Nemur is not at all a genius. He has a very good mind, but it struggles under the specter of self-doubt. He wants people to take him for a genius. Therefore, it is important for him to feel that his work is accepted by the world. I believe that Dr. Nemur was afraid of further delay because he worried that someone else might make a discovery along these lines and take the credit from him. Here’s a compound sentence that could summarize Charlie’s views of Nemur: S P Nemur seems most concerned about his reputation , and S P P Charlie’s views of the doctor have changed Nemur seems most concerned about his reputation, and Charlie’s views of the doctor have changed. Look at the compound sentence you created about Charlie’s opinion of Dr. Nemur. Think of how you could improve your answer.

Here’s a part of what you read on Tuesday’s homework: Charlie’s views on Strauss Dr. Strauss on the other hand might be called a genius, although I feel that his areas of knowledge are too limited. He was educated in the tradition of narrow specialization; the broader aspects of background were neglected far more than necessary-even for a neurosurgeon. I was shocked to learn that the only ancient languages he could read were Latin, Greek, and Hebrew, and that he knows almost nothing of mathematics beyond the elementary levels of the calculus of variations. When he admitted this to me, I found myself almost annoyed. Here’s a compound sentence that could summarize Charlie’s views of Strauss: S P Charlie still respects Dr. Strauss’s intelligence , but S P P he can see the doctor’s limitations Charlie still respects Dr. Strauss’s intelligence, but he can see the doctor’s limitations. Look at the compound sentence you created about Charlie’s opinion of Dr. Strauss. Think of how you could improve your answer.

Look how much Charlie has changed! Before the operation: “I was very skared even tho I had my rabits foot in my pockit because when I was a kid I always faled tests in school and I spilled ink to. ” After the operation: “He has a very good mind, but it struggles under the specter of self-doubt. ” Spector of self-whaaattt? “He was educated in the tradition of narrow specialization; the broader aspects of background were neglected far more than necessary-even for a neurosurgeon. ” Tradition of narrow specialization? What in the world does that mean? “…he knows almost nothing of mathematics beyond the elementary levels of the calculus of variations. ” Can you repeat that?

Charlie’s intelligence is affecting his relationships. pany. Mr. m o C x o B ic t s la Donnegan’s P h it ncerned if I w o b c jo ll a y r m fo it r u e t q t e “I’v would be be it t a h t d e t is s e so? ” m e t a h Donnegan in m e h t I do to make id d t a h W. ft le hen I w s e im t e m o ound me. S r a le b a t r. I was o y f a m w o a c n s u n r e u t b gely and ppears to n a a r r t u s e m N t. ur an a r s m k “D e o N lo. r t s D g ju him, he I was givin e m ld o t s s try to talk to u en Dr. Stra h w t s ir f t a angry plex. ” Can you understand why Nemur may feel inferior around Charlie now? m o c y it r io r e inf Fun fact: The opposite of inferior is superior. “I am very disturb ed. I saw Miss Kin nian last night fo I tried to avoid all r the first time in discussion of inte over a week. ll e c tu on a simple, every al concepts and to day level, but she keep the convers just stared at me ation mean about the m blankly and aske athematical varia d me what I nce equivalent in When I tried to e D o rberman’s Fifth C xplain she stoppe oncerto. d me and laughe suspect I’m appro d. I guess I got an aching her on the gry, but I wrong level. No with her, I am un matter what I try able to communic to discuss ate. ”

Tonight’s Task In Charlie’s next progress report, he describes an important experience he has in a restaurant. After that experience, he makes a major decision. As you read, don’t get frustrated by Charlie’s over-intelligent writing. Read the event twice so you understand what actually happened. Demonstrate your understanding of the reading by completing the tasks on the page. AND REMEMBER…

Good Luck!