Early on in a 1966 novel, this title character beats the protagonist in maze races; later on he bites him

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Early on in a 1966 novel, this title character beats the protagonist in maze races; later on he bites him

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The Final Jeopardy Answer is: Algernon

Final Jeopardy Explanation

In the 1966 novel “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes, the title character, a mouse named Algernon, is known for outperforming the main character, Charlie Gordon, in early maze races. Algernon, who has undergone an experimental surgery to enhance his intelligence, initially demonstrates superior abilities compared to Charlie, who has an intellectual disability. As the narrative unfolds, Charlie undergoes the same procedure, resulting in a significant increase in his intelligence. The relationship and interactions between Charlie and Algernon, including a notable moment when Algernon bites Charlie, are crucial to the novel’s exploration of themes related to intelligence augmentation and the moral implications of such scientific endeavors.