Flowers for Algernon Sex Quotes

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Quote #1

Dr. Strauss feels that emotionally I'm still in that adolescent state where being close to a woman, or thinking of sex, sets off anxiety, panic, and hallucinations. (11.102)

Why is Charlie stuck at the emotional level of an adolescent boy? Does he get to be in a Clearasil commercial, at least?

Quote #2

"That's filthy!" I shouted. "You ought to be ashamed of yourself." (12.130)

Looks like Charlie has something in common with Hester Prynne—they're both Puritans. But hey, why does Charlie suddenly change his mind about having sex with the stranger? Can you say double standard? Also, remember how his mom stopped being so nice to him when she was pregnant…

Quote #3

No sex, or anything like that. But you were phenomenal! What an act! The weirdest. (13.194)

It's nice to know that Fay found Charlie's most embarrassing moment entertaining. It seems like a red flag that she doesn't recognize Charlie's vulnerability.