The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
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(2-37): Wellingtons' murder. We are introduced to Christopher Boone. He is a 15 year-old boy who is autistic. The story is told from his perspective as he discovers many mysteries in his neighbourhood and his own life. The young boy comes across his neighbour, Mrs. Shears, dog Wellington impaled with a garden fork. After being found with te dog, he is intially blamed for the murder. After some instigating from his school teacher, Siohban, to write a book, he decides to write it on the mystery of Wellingtons death. Christoper expresses his logical thinking. (37-97): Detective Work. After coming home from the police station, Christopher decides he is going to solve the case of Wellingtons' death. He begins questioning people to see if they had seen anything suspicious, but this lands him in trouble. He is told to stay out of it by his father. After Christopher tells him that he has a prime suspect, Mr.Shears (Mrs. Shears ex-husband), his father tells him he is an evil man and to never speak of him again. Christopher describes his logical thinking by explaining his reasonings for having good and bad days, becoming violent or scared. Also, his future goals and the death of his mother, 2 years prior, from a heart attack. (97-101): Mrs. Alexander. Despite his fathers wishes, Christopher speaks to his neighbour, Mrs. Alexander. Trying to get information about Wellington's murderer, he asks her if she knows anything about Mr.Shears, his prime suspect, and why his father thinks he is evil. By accident she reveals that Christophers mother had been having an affair with Mr.Shears. (101-127): Sherlock Holmes. Christopher describes his love for mathematics and great mystery novels. His idol is Sherlock Holmes. He loves the novels and looks up to him for inspirations to help him find Wellingtons' murderer. He also describes how his memory is like a film and that he can "Rewind, Fast Forward, and Pause" to specific dates, times, and events. ...
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(2-37): Wellingtons' murder. We are introduced to Christopher Boone. He is a 15 year-old boy who is autistic. The story is told from his perspective as he discovers many mysteries in his neighbourhood and his own life. The young boy comes across his neighbour, Mrs. Shears, dog Wellington impaled with a garden fork. After being found with te dog, he is intially blamed for the murder. After some instigating from his school teacher, Siohban, to write a book, he decides to write it on the mystery of Wellingtons death. Christoper expresses his logical thinking. (37-97): Detective Work. After coming home from the police station, Christopher decides he is going to solve the case of Wellingtons' death. He begins questioning people to see if they had seen anything suspicious, but this lands him in trouble. He is told to stay out of it by his father. After Christopher tells him that he has a prime suspect, Mr.Shears (Mrs. Shears ex-husband), his father tells him he is an evil man and to never speak of him again. Christopher describes his logical thinking by explaining his reasonings for having good and bad days, becoming violent or scared. Also, his future goals and the death of his mother, 2 years prior, from a heart attack. (97-101): Mrs. Alexander. Despite his fathers wishes, Christopher speaks to his neighbour, Mrs. Alexander. Trying to get information about Wellington's murderer, he asks her if she knows anything about Mr.Shears, his prime suspect, and why his father thinks he is evil. By accident she reveals that Christophers mother had been having an affair with Mr.Shears. (101-127): Sherlock Holmes. Christopher describes his love for mathematics and great mystery novels. His idol is Sherlock Holmes. He loves the novels and looks up to him for inspirations to help him find Wellingtons' murderer. He also describes how his memory is like a film and that he can "Rewind, Fast Forward, and Pause" to specific dates, times, and events. ...