Worksheet on The Curious Incident: Perspective
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GCSE
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A worksheet designed to analyse the perspective in The Curious Incident by exploring selected excerpts and themes.
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Worksheet on The Curious Incident: Perspective
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Understanding Perspective in The Curious Incident
In Mark Haddon's novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, the protagonist Christopher Boone narrates his experiences from a unique perspective marked by his autism spectrum disorder. The narrative employs a first-person point of view, allowing readers to gain direct insight into Christopher's thoughts, feelings, and perceptions of the world around him. The scene in question describes Christopher's reaction to discovering a neighbour's dog, illustrating his logical approach contrasted with emotional reactions that some characters display. The phrase 'I knew I had to find out who did it' highlights his determination, while the phrase 'the world felt like it was closing in' captures his sensory overload. Such descriptions provide an intimate view of his mental state, shaping how the audience perceives his interactions and reactions. This perspective influences the tone and reliability of the narration, offering a subjective but authentic depiction of the events.
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What narrative point of view is used in The Curious Incident, and how does it influence the reader's understanding of Christopher?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one phrase from the passage that illustrates Christopher's sensory experience and explain its effect.
[3 marks]3.
Analyse how Haddon's choice of narrator affects the reliability of the story.
[6 marks]4.
Which technique is used when Christopher describes his decision to find out who did it, and what does this reveal about his character?
Aa) Hyperbole
Bb) Logical reasoning
Cc) Irony
Dd) Foreshadowing
5.
Discuss how Haddon's depiction of Christopher's perception shapes the reader's empathy towards him.
[6 marks]6.
Identify and explain the purpose of the phrase ‘the world felt like it was closing in’ in terms of perspective.
[3 marks]7.
Evaluate how the use of first-person narration impacts the reliability of the narrative in understanding the story's events.
[6 marks]8.
Create a short paragraph from Christopher’s perspective explaining how he feels about the situation with the neighbour’s dog. Use at least two specific phrases from the passage.
[6 marks]9.
From the perspective of a reader unfamiliar with autism, what might be challenging about understanding Christopher’s reactions?
[3 marks]10.
Imagine you are Christopher. Write a brief diary entry describing how you perceive a typical day, focusing on sensory and emotional experiences.
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