On chapter fifty-three Chris explains what he was thinking straight after his mum died. Chris gives off an abnormal behaviour when his mother passes, straight after Chris learning that his mother is no longer alive, he doesn't cry or mourn, instead Chris asks what type of heart attack his mum died from. Chris probably asks this because he can't read or tell emotions very well because of his autism, so he doesn't know if this is a happy occasion or a sad one. The chapter is supposed to be a really sad moment for the reader, for us to sympathize for Chris but instead it turns out to be a very much confusing moment one that is sad …show more content…
Point: Haddon has conveyed Chris’ emotions well in an autistic point of view
Evidence: Haddon tends to use “I was really confused” like on pg 98 when Chris reads a letter from his mum. “ Then I was really confused because mother had never worked as a secretary…” Most of the time autistic children are confused, because they have trouble reckoning emotions.
Technique: Haddon uses quite a bit of technique, because he must think like an autistic fifteen year old boy. He must think he’s in someone’s shoes which can be difficult. The technique used is imagination and reality all in one. He’s combined his imagination of a fictional character, and a reality of autistic behaviour all in one.
Explanation: This shows that Haddon has conveyed fifteen year old, autistic Christopher very well in links with his behaviour.
Link: Therefore the fictional and realistic character of Chris, shows how well Haddon has portrayed in his behaviour.
Roles from five different people in my …show more content…
Mrs. Shears: Divorcee lady next door, who used to date Chris’ dad and is also the owner of the murdered dog for his mystery novel.
Mr. Shears: Unknown really, but does know his mum has ran away with him to London.
Siobhan: His main teacher at his school. Always nice, empathetic and open-minded towards Chris.
Mrs. Alexander: A stranger who gave Chris information about his mothers affair.
Julie: Chris’s first main teacher, who confused him.
Rhodri: A friend of his fathers, who makes him uncomfortable because of his random laughter.
Mrs.Gascoyne: Chris’s school principal who under mindes him in a way.
Emotion Chart
Cold and Frightened
Heart beating fast; chest feels like a balloon : nervous/scared
Frightened x3
Hurt
Frightened x3
Sick
Shaking with no content : Nervous