Lucy Mu Mr. Terreri English 101 22 April 2024 Christopher Boone’s Journey of Becoming an Adult In a world full of expectations and challenges, growing up from an immature teenager to an independent adult is something everyone goes through, with both obstacles and successes along the way. Stepping into the world of Mark Haddon’s novel “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time” through the eyes of Christopher Boone, a teenager with autism and unraveling mysteries, Haddon skillfully portrays how each aspect of the story shapes his journey toward adulthood. As Christopher embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind his neighbor’s dog’s death, he grapples with family secrets and personal growth, achieving newfound independence and understanding
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And I did some more quadratic equations like 0 = 437x + 103x +11.” (Chapter 191). In this piece of text, Hadden masterfully captures Christopher's internal struggle with sensory overload. Acting more maturely and more like an adult can be represented by learning how to adapt to changing circumstances and finding stability. Christopher uses his "special talents" to focus on mathematical equations to cultivate inner peace. This moment underscores Christopher’s self-control and his improving mindset of not being impacted by outside distractions, reflecting his desire to face the world on his own terms. Secondly, Hadden develops the theme of becoming an adult by showing the influence of other characters. Through conversations with his neighbor, Mrs. Alexander, Christopher learns about his mother's past with Mr. Shears, which challenges his understanding of entangled human relationships. "And Mrs. Alexander said, 'Your mother, before she died, was very good friends with Mr. Shears. And I said, "I
And I did some more quadratic equations like 0 = 437x + 103x +11.” (Chapter 191). In this piece of text, Hadden masterfully captures Christopher's internal struggle with sensory overload. Acting more maturely and more like an adult can be represented by learning how to adapt to changing circumstances and finding stability. Christopher uses his "special talents" to focus on mathematical equations to cultivate inner peace. This moment underscores Christopher’s self-control and his improving mindset of not being impacted by outside distractions, reflecting his desire to face the world on his own terms. Secondly, Hadden develops the theme of becoming an adult by showing the influence of other characters. Through conversations with his neighbor, Mrs. Alexander, Christopher learns about his mother's past with Mr. Shears, which challenges his understanding of entangled human relationships. "And Mrs. Alexander said, 'Your mother, before she died, was very good friends with Mr. Shears. And I said, "I