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"Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes tells the poignant story of Charlie Gordon, a man with a low IQ who undergoes experimental surgery to increase his intelligence, leading to profound personal growth and subsequent heartache as he grapples with the treatment's temporary effects. This narrative explores themes of human intelligence, the ethics of scientific experimentation, and the emotional challenges associated with rapid intellectual and personal changes, making it a powerful resource for discussing empathy and ethical decision-making in social and emotional learning contexts.

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"Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes tells the poignant story of Charlie Gordon, a man with a low IQ who undergoes experimental surgery to increase his intelligence, leading to profound personal growth and subsequent heartache as he grapples with the treatment's temporary effects. This narrative explores themes of human intelligence, the ethics of scientific experimentation, and the emotional challenges associated with rapid intellectual and personal changes, making it a powerful resource for discussing empathy and ethical decision-making in social and emotional learning contexts.

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