Mark Haddon carefully explores the differences between individuals, highlighting the importance of uniqueness in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (CIDN). Written in an autobiographical sense, the story is told from the point of view of a 15-year-old boy, Christopher Boone, suffering from Asperger's syndrome. Thus, Haddon exemplifies his idea of human individuality and acceptance of potential differences, brought forward by Asperger's sufferers and their contributions to society. Haddon's imitation of an Asperger's sufferer limits us to understanding the situation the way Christopher perceives it. Evidently the deadpan narration,” I said. He said, "with the rhetorical anaphora he underlines his really weak communication. To exemplify, when trying to buy the AZ in London, the salesman says "Well, you can take your dirty fingers off", whereas although it seems cynical, it is simply a weak communication problem, accentuated in his disdain for "No, it's a damn crocodile." The element of sarcasm depicted in an apathetic manner further hinders the relationship with which Christopher is pertinacious exclusively behind the AZ. Such mannerisms occur several times in the course of the story, which makes up for their relationship with Christopher, in response to their lack of understanding, emphasized in the choices, rather the flaws, they make Regardless of Christopher's state of self-awareness, his condition places him in a paradoxical conundrum. “I don't like strangers because I don't like people I've never met before. They are difficult to understand.” The repetition of this idea (motif) illustrates its difference from those of society. Additionally, the irony depicted creates a catch-22 situation as he cannot socialize without meeting people, but he cannot meet people without socializing, further providing insight into the mind of an Asperger's. Overall, it enlightens the reader in such a way as to develop an awareness towards future encounters of similar nature, creating initial exposure to the importance and differences
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