Read the excerpt from part 2 of "Flowers for Algernon." Suddenly, I was furious at myself and all those who were smirking at him. I jumped up and shouted, "Shut up! Leave
him alone! It's not his fault he can't understand! He can't help what he is! But for God's sake he's still a human
being!"
Based on this excerpt, how is Charlie changing as a person?
O He is growing meaner.
O He is gaining more knowledge.
O He is becoming more sensitive.
O He is losing his intelligence.