1. Synectic Summaries
Character Metaphors

2. Why we are doing this activity
One way to really think about what a character is like is to compare the character to something. In this case, I want you to compare the characters from “Flowers for Algernon” to pieces of clothing. You will be creating a metaphor. Explain why the metaphor fits.
Why we are doing this activity

3. Choose a character to compare.
Charlie Gordon
Dr. Strauss
Dr. Nemur
Miss Kinnian
Mr. Donnegan
Mrs. Flynn
Joe Carp
Frank Reilly
Algernon
Choose a character to compare.

4. What piece of clothing is the character most like?
Tuxedo
Gloves
Socks
Pajama pants
Running shoes
Turtleneck sweater
Plain white T-shirt
Scarf
Belt
Raincoat
Boots
Your idea!
What piece of clothing is the character most like?

5. ______ is (a) _____because _______.
Character
Clothing
Charlie Gordon
Dr. Strauss
Dr. Nemur
Miss Kinnian
Mr. Donnegan
Mrs. Flynn
Joe Carp
Frank Reilly
Algernon
Hat
Tuxedo
Gloves
Socks
Pajama pants
Running shoes
Turtleneck sweater
Plain white T-shirt
Scarf
Belt
Raincoat
Boots
Your idea!
______ is (a) _____because _______.
Write your metaphor like this: