Flowers for Algernon

In Flowers for Algernon, what is the significance of the incident involving Charlie's discovery that Gimpy is cheating Mr. Donner?

Asked by bookragstutor on 28 Nov 08:47

Last updated by anonymous on 19 Dec 23:10

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Answered by MHood2 on 19 Dec 23:10

This incident is significant for several reasons. First, it indicates to the reader that Charlie has advanced to the point where he is aware intellectually of the discrepency. However, and possibly more significantly, is the fact that Charlie is now facing a moral and ethical dilemma.