What is the theme in the book "flowers for algernon" by daniel keyes?

also what is the setting (time and place)?

What is the theme in the book "flowers for algernon" by daniel keyes?
Yuck. I hated that book. I think the theme would be that you can't escape who you are, no matter what you do. The setting is New York City in the 1960's
Reply:i read that book what grade is you in
Reply:Perhaps you can't really change who you are
Reply:Hmmmm someone is doing homework...haha jk.


I'm pretty sure it's set in the 1940s. Perhaps I'm wrong. Perhaps I'm right. I'll google it...well it was published in 66 but my sister says she is sure it's based in the 40s....so there ya go. Theme? Idk...love, perseverence, be careful what you wish for (I know those are kind of more morals than themes but I really have trouble distinguishing the two!) and maybe gratefulness (or ungratefulness). Hope this helps!
Reply:Flowers for Algernon is an interesting read and has a slight Sci-Fi feel about it. The same theme has been used in other stories where a person with a low I.Q. or odd nature becomes


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