CONFLICT

The conflict is a struggle or problem in a story. In the book Flowers for Algernon, Charlie had to struggle with the fact that he always had a low IQ. Until one day Charlie becomes the best subject to be tested on in an experiment. The experiment is supposed to boost up Charlie's IQ. After the operation, Charlie becomes smart and starts to see things differently. He realizes that people laugh at him not with him. On page 165 it says "Moron-Genius And Mouse Go Berserk ". He also starts to feel many emotions after the operation. He feels lonely, depress, and angry. Charlie also starts having these nightmares about his childhood. On page 54 it says "Charlie's friends-come running screaming and clapping hands: "Fight! Fight! They're gonna beat up Charlie". Another problem in the book is when Algernon dies. They're afraid that the same thing will happen to Charlie.
Is Charlie better off smart or with a low IQ?

Diego Huerta