The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time - Book Report/Review Example

Reflection on Chapters 73 - `131 The first amusing incident I encountered from reading the summaries on Chapter 79 was when Christopher’s father slammed his fist so hard down the dining table that the author cleverly stated that food rolled in Christopher’s plate (like the ham touched the broccoli) and with personal rules established by Christopher, he viewed this incident as a ‘no no’; meaning, that when food from his plate gets too near one another, he regards them as inedible. No ordinary person could view this incident the same way.

Most people find no problems whether the chicken on their plate touches the mashed potato, or the green peas touches the ham. The ingenious comment could only come from the author who has had several years of experience working with autistic children. This information is so unique and innovative and at the same time, humorous and distinct, that it could actually be perceived as a dilemma from a kid like Christopher. What I found most difficult about what I have read this week was the inability of his mother to have the initiative to find ways and means to appropriate accord the needed care.

Mothers have been universally known to provide unconditional love for their children, and it seems to be that she would give up on him. Just a thought that maybe, due to the gender of the author, more positive characterization was accorded to the father, instead. On the other hand, the transition about how Christopher’s perception of his father happened was clearly understandable. Initially, his father was viewed as the most trusted person in his life. Eventually, when he learned that his father kept the truth about his mother’s whereabouts, and that his father actually killed the Wellington, his life was devastated.

He felt confused and fear set in. He could not grasp the idea that someone he trusted could lie to him. Of course, the information could also solicit the same response and behavior even to people who do not have disabilities. Being lied to by someone one trusts erodes the credibility that was previously established in any relationship.