BLOG TWO
Pages 84-164
Christopher’s evolving relationship with his father is one of the central dramas of the novel. Pick three scenes—one from the beginning, one from the middle,one from the end (up to page 164) —in which Christopher interacts with his father, and discuss what each scene reveals about their relationship. How does the scene develop each character? How does it work to move the plot forward?
There are two very important relationships that Christopher has in the book. The first relationship is with his father. Since Christopher’s mother died, his father has had to take care of him. His father is especially supportive in his math education and Haddon tells us that, “Father said he would pay someone £50,”(45) to provide for Christopher’s tutoring. This shows the dedication, support, and love that Christopher’s father has for him. The second important relationship is with his teacher Siobhan. Christopher tells his readers that he does not trust a lot of people. He shows us that he trusts Siobhan when he shows her the book he is writing. Christopher allows her to see the secrets that he is finding out and trusts her to keep them to herself. Anna Smith
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