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This essay is in response to the prompt: Throughout ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time’ how does the physical journey reflect the emotional change in Christopher Boone’s life?
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Narrated by Christopher Boone, a young boy diagnosed with Autism, Mark Haddon’s coming of age novel, ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time’, depicts the protagonist’s triumph over adversity as he sets out to solve a murder mystery. The inquisitive boy’s desire to understand his at times hostile universe results in Christopher assuming the role of detective, embarking on the mystery of the death of Wellington – the next-door neighbor’s dog. Moving beyond the safety of his house, Christopher grows as a character; a transformation that parallels closely with his physical journey. The urgent need to reconnect with a mother he believes is dead is spurred on by his fear of his father; it is fear that prompts Christopher to negotiate the dangers of the outside world and to confront challenges that he would ordinarily retreat from. As Christopher learns better coping mechanisms, he also develops a newfound resilience, a self-confidence that prompts him to reflect on what he can do rather than the limitations of living with Autism.
