Early on, Charlie thinks becoming smart will help him keep friends at work. Later, he realizes coworkers used him as a joke. How does that later event refine the theme?

Charlie first feels hopeful because Algernon stays smart after surgery. Later, Algernon refuses tasks, stops eating, and declines. How does this turn refine the theme?

Charlie reads about Robinson Crusoe and worries that Crusoe is lonely. Later, Charlie becomes too advanced to talk easily with Miss Kinnian. How does the later event refine the theme?

After seeing a dishwasher mocked, Charlie decides to use his knowledge to help others. Later he learns the operation will fail. How does the later event refine the theme?

Charlie earns praise and a bonus for improving the factory. Soon after, workers sign a petition to fire him. How does this refine the theme about intelligence and belonging?

At the end, Charlie has lost much of his learning but still asks that Algernon's grave receive flowers. How does that ending refine the theme?

Charlie accepts risky surgery because he wants to be smart like other people and hopes people will like him. Which statement is a theme rather than a plot detail?

Charlie learns that people laughed when others used his name as an insult. Which statement is a theme rather than a plot detail?

At a convention, the doctors proudly present Charlie and Algernon, while Charlie notices their desire for fame. Which statement is a theme rather than a plot detail?

Near the end, Charlie is grateful that he learned about the world, even briefly. Which statement is a theme rather than a plot detail?

As Charlie grows brilliant, he sees Dr. Nemur's insecurity and Dr. Strauss's limits. Which statement is a theme rather than a plot detail?

The text develops the theme that intelligence can isolate Charlie. Which detail best develops that theme?

The text develops the theme that people deserve dignity no matter their intelligence. Which detail best develops that theme?

The text develops the theme that Charlie and Algernon are linked. Which detail best develops that theme?

The text develops a theme about remembering those we love, even after loss. Which detail best develops that theme?

The text develops the theme that friendship should protect rather than mock. Which detail best develops that theme?

Charlie first struggles with tests, volunteers for surgery, and hopes becoming smart will help him belong. Which sentence best summarizes this stretch?

At the factory and parties, Charlie first thinks coworkers like him, then realizes they laugh at him. Which sentence best summarizes this stretch?

Algernon declines, Charlie researches the cause, writes his report, and learns his own decline is coming. Which sentence best summarizes this stretch?

In the final entries, Charlie loses skills, returns to work, decides to leave New York, and asks someone to care for Algernon's grave. Which sentence best summarizes this stretch?