... has undergone a significant event. The short and declarative statement "my mother died two years ago" is an example of Christopher's unconventional emotional detachment, and as Christopher highlights the story of his mother going to hospital with no emotion he merely discusses the likelihood of an aneurysm. Haddon creates these scenes through first person narration and internal dialogue to reiterate ... ...

• Word Count: 561
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: Graduate