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Daniel Keyes: Flowers for Algernon (1978, Bantam Books)

FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON made its first appearance as a short story which was rapidly and …

Nature and Nurture. Throughout the book Charlie wants to learn, and to be a good person. Did this come from his nature, or was it imposed by his strict mother? Humankind argues for an inbuilt level of goodness. There are many examples of strict parenting not having the desired result.