How Does Mark Haddon Present An Idea (Or Ideas In The Curious Incident Of The Dog

Novel Study: How does Mark Haddon present an idea (or ideas) in ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time?’

Mark Haddon presents many ideas in “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.” There are many themes in the novel that are all demonstrated using narrative techniques. First person narration and the use of letters is used to demonstrate the theme of family. The used of maps, diagrams and maths problems and first person narration is used to show the theme of social intolerance. The use of first person narration and writing style are used to show the theme of fear. The techniques of imagery and first person narration are used to show the theme of isolation.

Mark Haddon presents the theme of family in many ways throughout the novel. This is first done through the use of first person narration. Christopher is a different boy and he struggles with many things but the love of his father is always evident. “Father was standing in the corridor. He held up his right hand and spread his

Through the use of first person narration, “Talking to strangers is not something I usually do. I do not like talking to strangers.” (Page 45 Chapter 67). This technique helps the audience to gain an understanding of how fearful Christopher is of strangers and the world around him. Another technique that is used to show the theme of fear is writing style. “I do not like people shouting at me. It makes me scared that they are going to hit me or touch me and I do not know what is going to happen.” (Page 4 Chapter 5). This technique helps the audience to see that Christopher writes in a literal way and doesn’t leave any details out. By adding “touch” as a scary thing the audience sees that he is afraid of violence. The techniques of first person narration and writing style are all helpful in making the audience understand how fearful Christopher is of everyone and everything around