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Description
Flashcards by Michael Parker, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Michael Parker
almost 7 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Christopher Boone | -Finds people confusing (doesn't understand facial expressions or metaphors/abstract ideas -Talented (vast knowledge about maths/astrology for his age) -Determined (Goes to London by himself and passes maths A level) Stephens uses Christopher to make the audience question their ideas about 'normal behaviour' |
| Ed Boone | -Determined to get the best for his son (demands his son do his A levels) -Caring and patient (open to Christopher) -Fiery tempered (hits Christopher) Stephens shows that living with people is difficult regardless of Christopher's autism |
| Judy Boone | -Honest (admits her failures in letters) -Romantic (shows she is not satisfied with her life as she imagines being elsewhere) -Can't cope with Christopher (felt Ed and Christopher were better without her) Stephens shows Judy to be unable to help Christopher, however she still loves him (not portrayed as the villain) |
| Siobhan | -Encouraging (encourages Christopher to make the play) -Calming (helps Christopher get to London) -Dramatic device (voice in Christopher's head or Christopher's voice when he is unable to narrate) |
| Roger Shears | -Lacks understanding (sarcastic with Christopher) -Short tempered (grabs Christopher) |
| Mrs. Alexander | -Kind (welcomes Christopher) -Gossips (discusses his mother's affair directly with Christopher) |
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