Have you ever been forbidden to do what was very important to you? Well, that is the situation that Christopher John Francis Boone is in.
Even when his dad told him to stop the whole investigating thing, he did it anyway, because that is what is important to him.
We've all been in his shoes. It's our rebel nature. No matter a human's age, we've all had our rebellion moments!
I remember quite well one of mine.
You know what it's like having a crush on a guy. Well, this certain guy asked me of I had MSN, which I didn't. We all know that the first step to having MSN is getting an e-mail address. After much begging, my parents still said that I couldn't, giving me those dumb reasons that parents give you when you want something and they don't want you to have it that all parents give. (You know what I mean. Haha.)
So, I sneaked it. I went on the computer, claiming to be doing homework and swiftly made myself a hotmail account. Then, skillfully, made the MSN account. My parents didn't know a thing. I felt so sly.
Unfortunately, my mom did eventually find out.
I think something like this could happen to Christopher. Sure, he's still doing the investigating routine, but it is quite possible that his dad finds out and that fact slowly destroys their relationship.
That's my prediction!!
Can't wait to find out if I am right!!
vendredi 13 mai 2011
RR - The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
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Alicia,
I know what you mean about those rebellious moments. I remember having a ton of them at your age. I didn't have the guts to act on most of them, but I sure wanted to.
In this book, Christopher's autism probably magnifies the problem for him. There are things he has no control over and his obsession with the investigation is stronger than his ability to suppress it.
The big idea for me when I read your response is the reasons we have to accept what we are told when we feel strongly about something. Some of them are valid - some are questionable. For example, your mom not wanting you to have an email account was probably a good parenting choice based on your age at the time. I'm sure it was not to prevent you from having something you wanted but to teach you by using her best judgement. You will understand this when you have children of your own, I promise.
Other times, we are forbidden from pursuing things and we have to fight for our beliefs. I find I am doing this more and more as I get older, but it is based on experience and knowing what is worth fighting for and what is not worth the fight. It's all about picking your battles.
Again, in Christopher's case, it is hard to see where this is going - if anywhere, but it will all come together as you continue to read... Enjoy the rest of the book. I'm anxious to hear what you think of the next sections.
I have done the same thing as you! But I did my account at school. My mom found out at least two months later.
Isn't it amazing that we kids have so much rebellion in common? I bet you that kids way-back-when had the same rebellion as us but in different ways ( they didn't have MSN back then ).
I really like that you put yourself in your response. It really gives you an idea that alot of kids our age and older are similar in a rebellious way.
Good work. I can't wait to read your next RR!
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