Extremely diverse beings, such as ourselves, have different views. Alterity enables us to distinguish ourselves from the world and forces us to gain a wider understanding of others in our world. Humans are diverse beings that harbour many different views of the world. Haddon's novel is not about disability, but about difference. Alterity if you will, if you will. AI Thesis: In "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time," Mark Haddon employs a unique narrative perspective, innovative storytelling techniques, and a deep exploration of neurodiversity to vividly portray the alterity of the world, engaging readers in a thought-provoking and immersive experience that challenges traditional literary conventions. Intro Within ‘The Curious …show more content…
As we are in the position to see events through Christopher's thoughts, emotions, and sensory perceptions, we gain a deep understanding and sense of empathy for Christopher's alterity. Eccentricities Connect the portrayal of Christopher's unique perception and interaction with the world to broader themes of empathy, understanding, and acceptance. Discuss how Haddon's depiction of Christopher's social disorder challenges stereotypes and encourages readers to empathize with individuals who may experience the world differently. Paragraph 2: Order and logic Point. Another theme explored throughout the text is order and logic, which Christopher uses in all aspects of his life and thought process. Elaborate: Security and comfort look like many different things to many different people. In the case of Christopher, he heavily relies on his personal philosophy which centers on order and logic which is continuously influencing his interactions with the world around him. His adherence to these principles shapes his relationships, decision making and overall worldview. As the novel progresses, Haddon uses numbers and mathematics as motifs to represent Christopher's safe