Characterization and Foreshadowing in "Flowers for Algernon"
Question 7 • Language Arts 8 - ELA3008 IC
Read the excerpt from part 2 of "Flowers for Algernon."Dr. Nemur appears to be uncomfortable around me. Sometimes when I try to talk to him, he just looks at me strangely and turns away. I was angry at first when Dr. Strauss told me I was giving Dr. Nemur an inferiority complex. I thought he was mocking me and I’m oversensitive at being made fun of.What does this excerpt tell the reader about Charlie?
Answer
A
He is relieved that the doctors understand him.
B
He takes pleasure in mocking others.
C
He is concerned about how he appears to others.
D
He is worried about losing his intelligence.
Explanation
Charlie notices Dr. Nemur’s reactions and worries that Dr. Strauss may be making fun of him. His comment that he is “oversensitive at being made fun of” shows he cares about how others see him. The excerpt does not suggest that he enjoys mocking others or fears losing his intelligence, so C, “He is concerned about how he appears to others,” is correct.
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