Rorschach Lab

The students in Mrs. Porter's English and Advanced English classes are currently reading the short story version of "Flowers for Algernon". The story's protagonist, Charlie, takes the Rorschach test also known as the inkblot test which is a psychological test in which subjects' perceptions of inkblots are recorded and then analyzed. The students created their own inkblots and recorded their observations. Then, the students did a "gallery tour" and observed the other students' inkblots. The students analyzed and interpreted what they saw in their inkblots and the inkblots of the other students in the class. Finally, the students discussed their findings and how the test can show some aspects of one's personality. Through conducting the inkblot lab, the students were able to participate in an activity that mirrored an experience of a fictional character. The students were able to make this portion of the story come alive and be more just than words on a page, but an experience that they had as well.