Flowers for Algernon
What is the theme in Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes?
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I think the mistreatment and abuse of the mentally challenged is a theme in this story. There is certainly a darker side to human nature of people that are "normal" juxtaposed with people who are mentally challenged.