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Analysis Of The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night

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The narrator of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Christopher John Francis Boone, is a 15-year old boy with autism. Mark Haddon does not directly make references to Christopher being affected by autism but instead describes Christopher’s experiences through everyday living along with the struggles he faces. Every individual with an Autism Spectrum disorder is unique and have different abilities and conditions (Autism Society Canada, 2016). Despite individuals having vastly different characteristics with this disorder, there is a strong negative stigma around the disorder that have caused the disorder, in some cases, to be viewed as a “source of disappointment, annoyance, [or] shame” (Sarris, 2015). Throughout The Curious Incident …show more content…

Christopher becomes quite irritated when experiencing sensory stimulation whether it be physical touch, visual overload, or a hypersensitivity to sounds. Because Christopher is negatively affected by physical stimuli, it is difficult for him to develop relationships with his family when they want to connect with him, or people in society when they unintentionally touch him without being aware of his condition. Haddon shapes the reader’s understanding of Christopher by providing information about Christopher that would not be available if it were not coming directly from Christopher’s thoughts. Excessive visual and auditory stimulus also causes Christopher to enter a state of distress where he is unable to communicate effectively with those around him; thus, making it difficult for him to remain in highly stimulating, social environments such as the grocery store for even short periods of time. This has a negative effect on his ability to socialize or make relationships in unfamiliar

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In the novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, through the use of color symbolism and figurative language, Mark Haddon reveals the unique way Christopher views the world and informs readers about Christopher’s limited understanding along with the difficulties that a child with Asperger’s must cope with. It is important to note that Christopher does not understand figurative language in the sense that people who do not suffer from autism do. For Christopher, figurative language, especially metaphors, is difficult to understand for it is not a “truth.” The only figurative language that appears throughout this novel is direct analogy, which reflects the way christopher literally connects things in the world. For example when Christopher

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Placing Christopher at the helm, as narrator is pure genius, Haddon revealing how this oddball lad relaxes by performing mental maths problems, cannot abide red and brown foodstuffs, and has a genuine aversion to being physically touched. His biggest hero is Sherlock Holmes, and in some respects, the book is an incredible voyage of discovery for him. regarding himself, his family and his

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The author of the novel was able to strongly develop the personality of the protagonist. Although Christopher is extremely intelligent, he still has many quirks which made him relatable to readers. Mark Haddon used indirect characterization fairly well, which made it easier to understand the feelings of different characters. You can easily become emotionally attached to the characters that were created in the story. The first day Christopher spends with his mother– Judy, was quickly filled with disappointment.

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Many people wonder is it wrong to lie or are there some situation where lying is the best option? In the book, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime by Mark Haddon, Mark Haddon shifts Christopher’s outlook on honesty and changed his outlook dramatically. Many people, including Christopher, believe in the statement “honesty is the best policy.” However while Christopher becomes more independent, he realizes that in some situations being dishonest might be the best answer. When his father lies to Christopher, Christopher follows his father’s actions and starts to comprehend when he must lie.

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On the contrary, he also deals with problems and issues that are felt by every human on the planet, allowing the reader to feel empathy for him. His social tendencies show that he may suffer from a social disability. Despite this, Christopher goes on a journey, displaying courage and the benefits and the new beginnings that will happen. In addition, Christopher becomes much confident and a better and stronger person than he ever was. During his search he meets new people who become his friend resulting in unexpected answers to be brought to light.

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Christopher doesn’t like loud noises, there are a lot of loud noises in his life. This is very hard for him because he cant avoid it. Unlike his dislike for yellow food where he can avoid eating it. Also, him not knowing how to ride the subway by himself, which was hopefully just a one time thing, loud noises happen all the time and he can’t avoid them. So, covering his ears, he finds yet another way to overcome his obstacles.

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One becomes independent when they are able to adjust anywhere with little to no guidance or reassurance needed. Being independent is an exceeding character trait, which transforms one’s initiation, ultimately leading them to achieve their true ambition. The constant theme of maturation and developing independence appears in the novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, written by the English novelist, Mark Haddon, which follows the life of a fifteen year old boy, Christopher John Francis Boone, who is attempting to write a murder mystery novel. In the novel, Christopher has a mental disorder that makes thinking, analyzing, and acclimatizing to new environments extremely difficult. Christopher must adapt to his new peculiar lifestyle after finding out his mother had an affair with his father, and is shocked when his father reveals that he murdered Wellington, their neighbour’s dog.

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