Read the excerpt from part 2 of "Flowers for Algernon." I know I should rest, but I'm driven on by something inside that won't let me stop. I've got to find the reason for the sharp regression in Algernon. I've got to know if and when it will happen to me How does Charlie react when he realizes that he will likely face the same fate as Algernon? He attempts to complete his research before he loses the intellectual capacity to do it. He blames Dr. Strauss and Dr. Nemur for convincing him to participate in the study. He tries to stop the progression of his deterioration before he loses his intellectual capacity. He realizes that he may be able to save Algernon if he completes his research quickly.