... decades, both media and literature have depicted autistic children with varying perspectives. Contrary to the innocence often portrayed through youth characters, Mark Haddon painted the main character of his award-winning novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, Christopher Boone, as ... As Christopher journeys through the struggle to become independent, he discovers that his father killed Wellington, to express his built-up anger at Mrs. Shears (Haddon 121).2 In his frustration, Christopher fled to his long-lost mother's, Judy Boone, house in London, where she lives with ...

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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... then" convey the way Christopher observes detail and remembers events in the exact sequence that they occurred. Haddon challenges the predetermined societal understanding of normality by constructing Christopher with a passion for advanced mathematics and equations. Haddon utilises first-person narration to provide insight into the ability of mathematics in influencing Christopher's behaviour, through ... his frequent use of difficult mathematical equations as a coping strategy. Through Christopher's internal dialogue, Haddon regularly incorporates graphics and diagrams to convey Christo...

• Word Count: 561
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• Grade Level: Graduate

... the relationship between the protagonist and his father remains damaged by deceit. Inevitably, without truth, it is hard to maintain trust in relationships. Mark Haddon's novel also shows that telling the truth in a tactful manner is essential in helping people understand each other's differences. Sincerity is necessary for people ... not tried to hide her struggles from him. Furthermore, the protagonist mentions that everyone has special needs in their own way and through this, Haddon appears to suggest that society can live better in harmony if certain groups of people were not margina...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate