nfidence of achieving his goal, to become smart and to win the maze race against Algernon. The chalkboard is a significant attribute in Charly’s life because it gives stability and makes him feel important. Before the operation, Charly really did not consider himself important. Charly wants to be loved and accepted, but is unable to tell anyone his deep inner feelings, because he is not intelligent enough to form the correct words. As his process of intelligence increases, Charly is very much unbalanced between the intellect and emotional levels and once again, a misfit is created. While in the classroom, Miss Kinnian has Charly complete the assignment on the chalkboard. Charly then turns the chalkboard over so Miss Kinnian can solve a question that Charly had put on the other side. The turn of the chalkboard is relevant to the change of Charly. This change is the understanding that a progressive transformation into the intelligent world has occurred in Charly. Although Charly is becoming increasingly intelligent, the use of the chalkboard becomes less of a tool for him. Charly recognizes the importance of his intelligence and the significance of why he was chosen to have the operation, but does not understand the consequences. The potential outcome of his intelligence will help the future of mentally retarded people. Reading books on philosophical issues help Charly to understand the evolvement of his intelligence. When Charly reaches a higher intellect, he is only a match for computers and Algernon. Charly becomes aware of Algernon’s slow deterioration and he pays close attention to his own regression and confusion. With the aid of the computers, Charly is determined to find the missing link, which will enable him to understand the decline of Algernon and to inhibit further damage to himself. Shortly the chalkboard will again be a major part of Charly’s life.The playground equipment is another avenue f...
