https://padlet.com/maikoo253/5p5qpw8fe7nouxky by Hannah Maikoo 41627024 en-us 2022-08-01 17:52:08 UTC 2022-08-01 18:41:11 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4d6.png maikoo253 https://padlet.com/maikoo253/5p5qpw8fe7nouxky/wish/2252929560 The novel follows the life of Charlie, a man in his early thirties, who is academically challenged.  He works at a bakery and goes to night school. He is selected for a surgery which will enhance his intelligence. He believes that this surgery will also make him more likeable. The experiment is first tested on a mouse called Algernon. ]]> 2022-08-01 18:00:40 UTC https://padlet.com/maikoo253/5p5qpw8fe7nouxky/wish/2252929560 maikoo253 https://padlet.com/maikoo253/5p5qpw8fe7nouxky/wish/2252930098 The primary conflict is intrinsic, due to Charlie's constant battle with his intellect. Gradually, Charlie starts to beat the mouse at all mazes. As his intelligence increases, he becomes more despised by his colleagues. He gets fired after they signa petition. At this stage he also develops a love interest but is unable to fully express himself.

]]> 2022-08-01 18:02:07 UTC https://padlet.com/maikoo253/5p5qpw8fe7nouxky/wish/2252930098 maikoo253 https://padlet.com/maikoo253/5p5qpw8fe7nouxky/wish/2252930839 The surgery takes place and Charlie unlocks genius capabilities. Charlie and Algernon compete in multiple tests. Initially, the mouse wins. ]]> 2022-08-01 18:04:22 UTC https://padlet.com/maikoo253/5p5qpw8fe7nouxky/wish/2252930839 maikoo253 https://padlet.com/maikoo253/5p5qpw8fe7nouxky/wish/2252932146 Charlie discovers that Algernon is losing his intelligence and fears he too will succumb to the same fate. The mouse also passes away. Charlie absconds from his duties at the lab and gets engulfed in his own research.]]> 2022-08-01 18:08:14 UTC https://padlet.com/maikoo253/5p5qpw8fe7nouxky/wish/2252932146 maikoo253 https://padlet.com/maikoo253/5p5qpw8fe7nouxky/wish/2252933156 He goes to stay at the Warren State home after forgiving his mother for all the pain she caused and momentarily returning to his job at the bakery.]]> 2022-08-01 18:11:02 UTC https://padlet.com/maikoo253/5p5qpw8fe7nouxky/wish/2252933156