What is the main message of the book Flowers for Algernon?

I need to finish this sentence:


The overall message of the story "Flowers for Algernon" is _________








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What is the main message of the book Flowers for Algernon?
When I read the book back in high school I remember I had to write an essay on it asking the same question-what is the main message of the book?





My answer was basically: Flowers for Algernon is a story of understanding and tolerance.
Reply:It's been such a long time since I read that book, but I believe the overall message is to accept who you are because the main character was below average intelligence, then he became intelligent, but loss his knowledge in the end.
Reply:flowers for algernon is the story of the mouse and the guy who are super smart, right? So the main message would probably be something along the lines of treat all people equal( which what's his name's "friends" don't laern until the end) intelligence must be earned ( He grows dumber as fast as he grew smarter) or perhaps it's just a cautionary tale about messing with the human body.
Reply:Ignorance is bliss would be one. Intelligence has two-fold disadvantages: Everything Charlie previously believed was not as it seemed once he became smarter. He realized who he thought were his friends were actually making sport of him. He didn't even realize it but thought of them as good friends. He also sees the scientists conducting the experiement on him in a different light once his intelligence surpasses their own. The story is about consciousness and awareness. How we see others and view our circumstances is dependent on our awareness of our social position.