Main theme on flower's for Algernon?

I need to know the main theme of flower's for algernon, I know it has to do with a mental disorder and so on, but i'm not to sure I have all of it clearly written down.

Main theme on flower's for Algernon?
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Reply:My goodness... I do believe it's been at least 30 years since I read Flowers for Algernon. As is the case with most truly good books, opinions on the "main theme" can vary from one person to the next. Each reader gets something a little different from a good book -- and so, notions about "main themes" vary.





That book's main message for me revolved around the notion that all human beings have merit. We are not good people because we are the brightest or because we are the best at our jobs. Rather, we are intrinsically worthwhile creatures who deserve to be loved regardless of whether we solve the maze in 10 seconds -- or even if we can't quite figure out how to make it through at all.





Algernon was a good rat -- even when he forgot everything he knew. And Charlie was a good man -- even when he was no longer brilliant.





Read the book, friend. You're not going to get a good answer -- and understand it well enough to complete your homework assignment -- unless you read the book.
Reply:What do you have so far?
Reply:You have the general idea. The theme is really whether it's fair to medically "experiment" on a human being when you cannot guarantee him success. Was it kind to allow Charly that little glimpse into normal life or was it cruel? Pax -


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Reply:I would say the main theme is that it is futile if not disasterous when man interferes with nature. Also, it is also disasterous when we try to alter our true nature, as individuals.