The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Nighttime Character Analysis

Development of Christopher Developing from a child to a teenager means reaching for an understanding of things. This is where they become more mature and when new character traits are developed. People change each time as they progress when they move on or learn a lesson in life. In each novel there is always a person who gains new character traits. The novel " The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time" by Mark Haddon also has a main character whose traits develop as the story moves on. The main character "Christopher Boone" converts into a thoughtful, independent, and courageous teenager. In the first place, Christopher becomes very thoughtful as he faces obstacles throughout the novel. There are various parts of the story where

After certain events that occur he begins to become more independent as he does not need help from anyone for handling his personal problem. He smartly found a way to solve a situation as he states "I took both my coats and my scarf from the hooks next to the front door and I put them all on because it would be cold outside at night. [...] I went into my room and I picked up Toby's cage. [...] Then I carried him downstairs again. [...] I went into the kitchen and I picked up my special food box" (Haddon 123-124). Christopher became independent as he did not depend on others for helping him out where as before he depended on his father most of the time. He wore his coat, scarf to not get cold by himself without any advice. Before stepping outside the house he also took his own pet Toby and some food. These are the signs that show him being independent by taking care of his pet and himself. He became even

He remains to do what he wants to do for himself, which is an example of being courageous as he knows his father will not like it and will get angry. Christopher also takes another big risk for his curiosity to go live with mother. He takes a big step by going to London alone " And then I went up to the door and I pressed the big button and the doors slid open and I stepped through the doors. And I was on the train to London" (Haddon 155). Christopher stepped through the doors and went inside the train going to London. It is unbelievable how he is actually going to London all by himself. This is something that an older teen can do, going on a train alone. He finds all the information about London and he has the guts to visit London. He becomes more courageous as he shows he can take big steps to solve problems in his life. He definitely develops from a child to a teenager by taking big risks such as investigating without the permission of his father and going to