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Illness In The Curious Incident Of The Dog

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Imagine, even for a moment, being part of an environment in which everyone's values are completely opposite to yours and everyone has an entirely unique take on even the most basic ideas. In this story, the protagonist must navigate this issue frequently. Not only must he endure but also push through incredible hardship. Autism was the sole cause of this terrible setting; this allows us to demonstrate how his illness impacts his family members and how they would perceive him.

The novel provided readers with a fascinating glimpse into the lives of its characters, their circumstances, and how illnesses may impact them and those around them. Any family could be affected by the family dynamics explored in "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the …show more content…

When Christopher asks his mother what's going on with his condition in the story, she gives him a response that sounds more polite than honest: ''Mother used to say I could do anything I wanted with my brain, but that was just another way of saying it was a kind of disability like being in a wheelchair'. This quote from the book illustrates how difficult it is for Christopher's mother to accept her son's illness while looking for positive aspects. Her statements demonstrate her frustration at having to support him despite her wish for support despite these difficulties caused by Christopher's …show more content…

According to Christopher, "My dad prefers reading newspapers and gets easily irritated if someone interrupts him while he's reading." Christopher and his father are unable to communicate even while eating together. This suggests that they lack understanding for one another, leading to friction and eventually leading to a rift. Christopher's frayed relationship with his father serves as a poignant example of the challenges many families face when trying to meet the needs and aspirations of all members. I used the phrase, "I said, 'I am going to find mother,'" as an example: What on earth are you talking about, Dad?" My response was that I was flying to London to search for my mother. "You cannot go there," Christopher replied. "You will get lost." Even though Christopher is confident in his ability to locate his mom, their talk suggests there may be difficulties and differences between them due to Christopher's desire to explore and search

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