Questions for and Individual Oral based on “Curious

Incident”

1. What makes this book unique?

This book is unique in the sense that it makes mundane

situations interesting by showing us the narrative
through Christopher’s unique point of view, albeit
making the story drag on unnecessarily

2. How important is this extract to the rest of the novel?

3. In your opinion, what is the main theme of the book?

The main theme of the book is autism

4. What character interested you most and why?

Christopher’s father is the most interesting character in

the novel since he has the realest personality in the
whole story in the sense that characters like him are
very prevalent and real in our current society.
Christopher’s father is the embodiment of the
sorrowful emotions in people. His impulsive
personality stems from his inability to cope with the
divorce and having practically no one to talk to except
for Rhodri. In more ways than one, his character is
similar with Christophers’; he has trouble connecting
sentences and goes on a violent fit of rage when he is
misunderstood by people. His relationship with his son
The novel’s final chapters focus on his efforts to
reestablish a relationship with Christopher. Sure,
Christopher’s character gets interesting and drastic
changes during the course of the book, but his father’s
 struggle is more relatable to myself personally as I’m
also subject to temperamental .

On the contrary, I think the mother is a sad character

who is the

5. Describe the character of Christopher Boone?

Christopher is a mild autist whom is unable to perceive

feelings and is basically viewed as an awkward person
by the general public (London encounters). However,
he is exceptionally intelligent in the mathematical
department as can be seen from the calculations and
rationalizations he did during the course of the book

6. Why does the author not mention ”autism”?

7. What is the major conflict of the novel?

Person vs Self: Christopher’s inability to cope with

society due to his objective approach when
Person vs
E.g. Relationship with his dad

8. If it were written from the point of view of his mother,

how would the novel change?

It would turn

9. Can you describe the reasons for the unique style in

language and structure?
 10. Why do you think that detective work is
appropriate for Christopher?

Because he looks at things in a different light, unlike

the majority of the common folk

Part 2

1. Talk about the relationship between Christopher and

his father. Do you think his father does a good job of
dealing with his behaviour?

2. Were you confused by Christopher's odd way of telling

a story when you first began the book? Did that
frustrate you or draw you into the novel?

Christopher’s odd way of telling

3. Is Christopher positively enabled or disabled? Why do

you assert this?

4. How is disability treated in this novel by society? Does

it compare or contrast to your own culture?

The encounters he had during his trip to London

indifferent
 5. What are Christopher’s opinions on death, God and
religion? Do you agree with his views?

Pragmatic approach

Part 3
1. To what extent does education provide opportunities
for students with special educational needs?

2. Do you believe there is a place for everyone in society

today, regardless of physical or mental disabilities and
why?

3. What do you think is the underlying message of the

book?

4. What difficulties do people with autism face in today’s

world?

5.