Questions to ask about 'Flowers for Alegron'?

1. How does Charlie relate to women before and after the surgery? 2. Why is Charlie resentful toward the researchers? How do you view his resentment in light of the ongoing disability rights movement? 3. How far have we come in terms of rights for persons with cognitive and intellectual disabilities since Flowers for Algernon was published? What barriers do we still need to overcome? 4. Charlie is terrified of being returned to the Warren State Home and Training Center. Why does he return of his own accord to see what goes on there? 5. What ethical obligations, if any, does his family have toward Charlie? How about his friends?