Flowers for Algernon question...?

Why did Doc.Strauss think Charlie would be a good subject for the experiment?

Flowers for Algernon question...?
Great story to read. If I can find my copy I think I will re-read it. .............I think one of the main reasons he chose Charlie is because of his honest simplicity. He would be able to note the most rudiment improvements to Charlies abilities because he was so set in his daily routines. Also that Charlie was so well know by fellow workers at the bakery, they to would be obvious to any advancements that he might exhibit. Like when he did the mixing job for the fellow who thought it would be fun to show his inabilities just to be shown up by Charlies new found abilities instead. Hope this helps you out. If not than thanks to you for getting me interested in an old favorite. I believe that was John Whydenham or something like that who wrote it. Thanks.
Reply:He was looking for someone who was both reatrded and co-operative. Many of those who are retarded are not all that willing to work with others from feelings of inferiority. Charlie was a perennial student in night classes that he could not possibly accomplish successfully, and in many ways was a rather tragic/heroic figure in his struggles before the operation.
Reply:Because Charlie was retarded.