... . Through the character Christopher Boone, Haddon presents a unique perspective and emphasis on truth. The statement "I do not tell lies" indicates Christopher's unique obsession with truth. Haddon's uses of short, declarative statements effectively enable the audience to understand the relationship between Christopher and truth. The repetition of the words "and" and "then" convey the way Christopher ... reader this is confronting and evokes incredulity, as it is evident that he has undergone a significant event. The short and declarative statement "my mother died two years ago" is an ex...

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• Grade Level: Graduate