Question

This is very important. I need three reasons why Charlie Gordon from "Flowers for Algernon" is considered a heroic character. I already have that he possesses the traits of a heroic or tragic hero.

Answer 1

Answer: Charlie Gordon can be considered courageous because he becomes okay with leaving his past and starting over again. He is strong because he doesn't let his suicidal thoughts cloud his desire to help the mentally ill, regardless of how powerful his thoughts might be. He is also brave, as he was willing to have such a risky operation done on him which could have gone extremely gone.