The Theme Of Trust In The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Nighttime
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Trust represented in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime.
While trust is a somewhat common theme in modern novels, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime manages to portray how it affects people in their day to day lifestyle. The book tells the story of Christopher Boone a young boy with autism and his murder mystery novel about the murder of his neighbor's dog. Why this novel is significant is because Mark Haddon tells the story that many young people with autism, like Christopher, live everyday and who’s view on life and the idea of trust and understanding of the world is drastically different than any teenager.
For people who do not live with autism, trust is important and the base for most relationships. Without
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Nothing hurts more than being betrayed by a loved one, Christopher’s father has no trust in Christopher and tells him that his “Mother died 2 years ago”(22) and Christopher thinks his mother died of a heart attack. When Christopher finds out his father lied, he runs away to live with his mother and his father despritally looks for him and while looking for him realizes the importance of telling the truth. When someone betrays one’s trust, they can feel morally violated. Once Christopher finds his mother, she begins to realize how unfit her living conditions are for Christopher and brings him back to his father, bring him “[..] home in Swindon”(207) Christopher feels incredibly hurt and distressed he does not want to see his father. Whether a relationship can be repaired depends entirely on whether trust can or cannot be restored. Christopher’s father works very hard to regain his trust, he tells his son “[..] I don’t know about you, but this...this just hurts too much”, Christopher’s father is dealing with the result of being dishonest with his son and himself.
Mark Haddon’s book The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime mirrors the idea that trust is the glue that holds relationships together and how a lack of honesty and truth can create barriers between loved ones and shows how being honest can fix these problems. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime is a innovative and ground breaking novel that continues to show the understanding of the world by Christopher Boone and his
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how mark haddon's the curious incident of the dog in the nighttime portrays trust as a common theme in modern novels.
- Analyzes how trust is important for people who don't live with autism. christopher is sensitive and follows a complicated system and is affected by being treated badly.
- Analyzes how christopher's father is constantly lying to him because he doesn't want to face the reality of his relationships and his world is falling apart. his mother is honest in her letters to christopher.
- Analyzes how mark haddon's the curious incident of the dog in the nighttime portrays trust as a common theme in modern novels.
- Analyzes how trust is important for people who don't live with autism. christopher is sensitive and follows a complicated system and is affected by being treated badly.
- Analyzes how christopher's father is constantly lying to him because he doesn't want to face the reality of his relationships and his world is falling apart. his mother is honest in her letters to christopher.
- Analyzes how mark haddon's novel the curious incident of the dog in the nighttime mirrors the idea that trust is the glue that holds relationships together.
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- Analyzes how christopher john francis boone lies to the right of the autism spectrum with conditions similar to those which used to be classified as asperger's. his actions and logic show that he struggles greatly with empathizing and lives his life in a very systematic way.
- Analyzes how christopher systematizes his life and decisions with his own concrete theory, which is common with people on the spectrum.
- Analyzes how christopher interacts with his friends and family in a somewhat social way but is still very hesitant with them. he does have good relationships with people such as his father and siobhan though there are limits to the amount of contact he allows.
- Analyzes how christopher john francis boone lies to the right of the autism spectrum with conditions similar to those which used to be classified as asperger's. his actions and logic show that he struggles greatly with empathizing and lives his life in a very systematic way.
- Analyzes how christopher systematizes his life and decisions with his own concrete theory, which is common with people on the spectrum.
- Analyzes how christopher interacts with his friends and family in a somewhat social way but is still very hesitant with them. he does have good relationships with people such as his father and siobhan though there are limits to the amount of contact he allows.
- Analyzes how christopher is able to interact with strangers, but when he goes to unfamiliar places with too many people it tends to panic, which is another symptom.
- Argues that christopher may be closer to the middle of the autism spectrum due to his extreme breakdowns when he faces any adversity.
- Explains that christopher can be diagnosed with high functioning autism because of his social interactions with others and his way of thinking.
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- Explains that christopher had difficulty communicating and extreme habits which were indications of him being on the autism spectrum. christopher took a class to teach him communication skills.
- Analyzes how christopher's biggest lesson was at the end of the novel when he reflected on his obstacles and discovered his self-worth. anyone can relate to christopher during this event.
- Concludes that christopher developed tremendously as a character throughout the novel. he learned self-worth and the meanings of complex facial expressions.
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- Defines lying as telling an account of an untrue event or giving false information according to merriam-webster's dictionary.
- Opines that all people tell lies, but everyone's logic behind telling a lie is completely different, especially if the person has autism.
- Analyzes how christopher does not lie in the curious incident of the dog in the night-time, while his dad concocts a huge lie to protect his son.
- Defines lying as telling an account of an untrue event or giving false information according to merriam-webster's dictionary.
- Opines that all people tell lies, but everyone's logic behind telling a lie is completely different, especially if the person has autism.
- Analyzes how christopher does not lie in the curious incident of the dog in the night-time, while his dad concocts a huge lie to protect his son.
- Analyzes how christopher's learning disabilities result in strong beliefs and firm opinions about many things, including lying.
- Opines that christopher may wish to tell a lie, but because of his autism, that is not an option.
- Analyzes how christopher's encounter with a police officer leads to his arrest and questioning about the dog. his response illustrates his perspective.
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- Analyzes how christopher shows us that his problems are most likely associated with autism, which explains why most normal people have no problems telling lies but christopher does.
- Analyzes how edelson's lying in autism shows that christopher has a huge problem with lying and hates to tell lies or to be told lies.
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- Explains that people tell lies for many reasons, but some tell them just because they think they are protecting someone from getting hurt. christopher's father tells him a huge lie about his mother.
- Analyzes how christopher's mother had died from a heart attack, and his father, who has no form of autism, murdered the dog that christopher found earlier in the book.
- Analyzes how the text says, "it's bloody hard telling the truth sometimes. sometimes it’s almost impossible." his father feels like lying sometimes is okay if you are trying to protect someone else.
- Explains that christopher's father tells lies in hopes to protect someone, and this seems to be a common reason for others to tell lies as well.
- Explains that people tell lies because they think they are protecting someone. there are many reasons why people lie.
- Analyzes how pamela meyer's ted talk, how to spot a liar, discusses the reasons people tell lies, and the motto that christopher’s father lived off of.
- Analyzes how christopher's narrative perspective doesn't allow him to empathize with his father’s view on lying, or why he lies to begin with.
- Opines that when people get lied to, they can't trust that person again.
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- Analyzes how an ie li, elizabeth kelly, angela evans, and kang lee's article, exploring the ability to deceive in children with autism spectrum disorders, shows the effect a lie has on the child with autism.
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- Analyzes how christopher is faced with the decision of staying at home with his father or running away due to his lack of trust for him.
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- Analyzes how the boy is unable to trust his father, which results in him wanting to get away from his dad. he feels as if he doesn't even know him anymore.
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- Analyzes how the curious incident of the dog in the night-time explores the concept of truth and lies through the eyes of christopher, the main character, who has autism. his narrative perspective only allows the reader to understand what his own mind is capable of understanding.
- Opines that everyone gets hurt in the process of lying, whether you have autism or not. telling a lie is as simple as writing your name.
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- Explains that christopher is a special fifteen-year-old, who has autism and dislikes being touched. he likes prime numbers, and his mother died two years ago.
- Narrates how the story takes place in swindon, england at about 1998. christopher lives with his father as his mother had died two years ago.
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- Narrates how the story takes place in swindon, england at about 1998. christopher lives with his father as his mother had died two years ago.
- Narrates how christopher picked up wellington's dog and held it until his neighbor, mrs. shears, came out shouting and screaming. the police touched christopher, but he was autistic and didn't like being touched.
- Analyzes how christopher's father had come to take him out of jail, but he was stubborn and decided to continue the investigation to find out who killed wellington.
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- Narrates how christopher didn't feel safe around his father, so he ran away when his mother was not there. he took his dad's bank card, as they needed money to take the train and for food.
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- Analyzes how christopher was trying to find out who killed wellington, but his father tried to refrain him from investigating. he eventually found out about his mother, who lived in london with mr. spears.
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- Analyzes how haddon's story related to people who had autism in life, and how their parents would react to them. christopher was a stubborn person who did what he wanted to do.
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- Analyzes krister palo's tedx talk about aspergers and the stigmas behind autism.
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- Explains that christopher shouldn't have been the narrator of the book because he has trouble understanding certain situations.
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- Explains that christopher shouldn't have been the narrator of the book because he has trouble understanding certain situations.
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- Analyzes how christopher uses up at least one page every time to explain things to the reader that he doesn't understand, but most readers already know.
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- Explains that seven things were confiscated out of christopher's pocket as he made his way into prison.
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- Analyzes how lisa lieberman and deborah seldner explore different techniques for parents to deal with their disordered children in their article, "time for us." shouting at christopher did not solve any problems for mr.
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- Analyzes how christopher proves the stereotype wrong by assessing the situation and acting to lighten the tense mood. his father is the one who loses his temper, yelling and causing upset.
- Analyzes how lisa lieberman and deborah seldner explore different techniques for parents to deal with their disordered children in their article, "time for us." shouting at christopher did not solve any problems for mr.
- Analyzes how christopher picks up on his father's anger towards him for continuing his investigation. his emotions only surface when he is physically touched or overwhelmed in a crowded area, symptoms of his disorder.
- Analyzes how christopher's objective manner isn't always a positive trait. he removes himself from the situation, looking in as an "observer" and proceeding with his response.
- Analyzes how christopher's anger over the situation seeps through in her body language and allusion to what is to come.
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- Analyzes the central theme of mark haddon's novel, the curious incident of the dog in the night-time.
- Analyzes how christopher boone, the protagonist of the novel, has encountered a lot of hardships dealing with people because of his mental disability.
- Analyzes how christopher's behavioural issues reduced as time progressed and he now understands people better. his father also struggles with anger management and depression.
- Analyzes the central theme of mark haddon's novel, the curious incident of the dog in the night-time.
- Analyzes how christopher boone, the protagonist of the novel, has encountered a lot of hardships dealing with people because of his mental disability.
- Analyzes how christopher's behavioural issues reduced as time progressed and he now understands people better. his father also struggles with anger management and depression.
- Analyzes how christopher's father goes to extremes when demonstrating his emotions, sometimes blowing up in anger. he forgives quickly and apologizes for his unstable emotions.
- Analyzes how judy boone, christopher's mother, is an impatient mother who couldn't understand and deal with christophers behavior. she shows dedication and patience when she writes christopher 43 letters, despite getting no response.
- Concludes that everyone has mental problems that they need to overcome. christopher, the mother, and the father are examples supporting this theme.
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- Analyzes how the mother minimizes the narrator's abilities while exalting robert. the boys' sister reveals her inability to distinguish the past with a dream world.
- Analyzes how the narrator's first-person account of his brother’s return to st. lewis and the house where his older brother passed away parallels a precious life gone.
- Compares wolfe's story and the character of huckleberry finn in mark twain’s “the adventures of huck finn”. both stories are structured in an episodic sequence of events.
- Compares the mothers' characters in "daisy miller: a study" written by henry james and the theme of untimely death.
- Compares hemingway's "the snows of kilimanjaro" with wolfe'
- Compares wolfe, james, hemingway, and twain's "the adventures of huckleberry finn" with "daisy miller". the four stories depict humanity through the life stories of developing characters.
1696 wordsRead More - The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Timeanalytical essayThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time chronicles of Christopher Boone of Swindon, England. The book is written by Mark Haddon, who formerly worked with autistic individuals, describes the world through the eyes of Christopher, who is self-proclaimed “special needs”. The novel never explicitly says what Christopher’s diagnosis is, but from the text it is apparent that he would fall on the higher functioning end of the Autism Spectrum.
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how mark haddon's the curious incident of the dog in the night chronicles christopher boone of swindon, england.
- Analyzes how christopher wanders over to mrs. shear's yard to find wellington dead on the grass with what appears to be a pitchfork driven through his body.
- Narrates how christopher begins his adventures in detective work by chronicling the wellington case in a novel he begins to write. he is assisted in his authorship by siobhan who works with christopher at his school for special needs.
- Analyzes how mark haddon's the curious incident of the dog in the night chronicles christopher boone of swindon, england.
- Analyzes how christopher wanders over to mrs. shear's yard to find wellington dead on the grass with what appears to be a pitchfork driven through his body.
- Narrates how christopher begins his adventures in detective work by chronicling the wellington case in a novel he begins to write. he is assisted in his authorship by siobhan who works with christopher at his school for special needs.
- Analyzes how siobhan influences christopher's success at school. christopher tries to become the first special needs from his school to take the a-level math exam.
- Analyzes how christopher begins his detective work to discover who killed wellington, against his father's wishes. he expresses extreme dislike and fear of speaking to and interacting with strangers, but decides to bite the bullet
- Analyzes how christopher's father ends his detective activities by tossing the murder mystery novel he is writing in the trash. christopher searches the house and finds letters addressed to him.
- Narrates how christopher's mother, wellington, had a heart attack that killed her, but his mother had an affair with the next-door neighbor, mr. shears.
- Narrates how christopher decides to leave the house and his father to live with his mother. he is assisted by a police officer to navigate the way to london.
- Describes how christopher purchases a map and navigates the route to his mother's house. his mother is shocked that he is here in the flesh and infuriated that his father has told such lies.
- Narrates how christopher is verbally assaulted by roger shears, and his mother decides it is no longer a safe environment. they pack up roger’s car and leave back to swindon.
- Narrates how christopher is hesitant to even be near his father, but siobhan informs him that there might be a way for him to still take his exam. he takes the exam but does not feel well and fears he did not perform his best.
- Analyzes how christopher's father buys him a golden retriever, sandy, and pleads with him to help them learn how to trust one another again. the novel ends with christopher and his father making gradual progress towards the loving relationship they once had.
- Analyzes how the relationship between christopher and his father is one of the most interesting in the book. christopher's father takes on the care of christopher after the abandonment of his mother.
- Analyzes how christopher's father receives very little back from his son to tell him he is appreciated. he never says thanks for not hugging me, only screams, and eats his dinner.
- Analyzes how the conflict between christopher and his father is evident when christopher discovers the truth about his mother.
1965 wordsRead More - Book Review “Marley & Me”analytical essayI have never considered that a book about a dog could be so appealing and full of deep thoughts. But I changed my viewpoint after reading the autobiographical novel “Marley & Me” written by John Grogan which depicts an astonishing story about the neurotic and loyal, clumsy and loving dog named Marley. In fact, as the author mentioned in some interviews, he intended to write the “dog story”, but soon after he realized that it was impossible to do so without including the family life [2]. That is why the title “Marley & Me” encapsulates the main topic of the book such as the relationship between a human and a pet. To start with let me introduce main characters: John, Jenny, and Marley.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that john grogan's "marley & me" depicts an astonishing story about the neurotic, loyal, clumsy, and loving dog named marley.
- Analyzes how john and jenny, newlywed couple, began their family life in the little house in south florida. they brought home the male puppy of labrador retriever that seemed to be smitten with them with the first sight.
- Explains that marley, despite his loopy character, had a loving heart. he shared jenny's grief when she lost her first baby during the pregnancy.
- Explains that john grogan's "marley & me" depicts an astonishing story about the neurotic, loyal, clumsy, and loving dog named marley.
- Analyzes how john and jenny, newlywed couple, began their family life in the little house in south florida. they brought home the male puppy of labrador retriever that seemed to be smitten with them with the first sight.
- Explains that marley, despite his loopy character, had a loving heart. he shared jenny's grief when she lost her first baby during the pregnancy.
- Explains that marley showed unexpected guarding characteristics when john rushed to help a girl who was stabbed near his house. the dog understood the danger of the situation and transformed into an "completely different dog".
- Analyzes how john admitted that teaching the "master-beast" basics to the dog was necessary in their relationship.
- Analyzes how john and marley worked hard to reassure jenny in her decision to keep the dog.
- Analyzes how marley reminded john of life's brevity, of its fleeting joys and missed opportunities, and helped him return to his favorite job — writing columns in the newspaper.
- Recommends reading the last chapter of the book, where john collects essential moral of his novel. he explained what animal could teach to the human.
- Opines that grogan's humor and style of writing and the way of describing the dog’s mood helped them become good owners.
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