Feel For Chris When He Is Talking About His Mum's Death
How Does the sentence structure make us (the reader) feel for Chris when he is talking about his mum's death?
On chapter fifty-three Chris explains what he was thinking straight after his mum died. Chris gives off an abnormal behaviour when his mother passes, straight after Chris learning that his mother is no longer alive, he doesn't cry or mourn, instead Chris asks what type of heart attack his mum died from. Chris probably asks this because he can't read or tell emotions very well because of his autism, so he doesn't know if this is a happy occasion or a sad one. The chapter is supposed to be a really sad moment for the reader, for us to sympathize for Chris but instead it turns out to be a very much confusing moment one that is sad …show more content…
and meh at the same time. Chris then describes between the two heart attacks his mum could of had. This different attitude towards his mothers death is how the writer shows the reader how an autistic person might feel when faced with a close relatives death. This chapter uses quite a bit of simple and complex sentences. This could be because the author always wants us to feel intrigued by the emotions Chris is giving, so keeping it to the point helps moves the story along and keeps it exciting in a way. An illustrative card Chris sent to his mum in hospital is also in this chapter. This would be used to make the reader sad for him, because this is probably the last thing his mother saw of Chris' belongings. This chapter in all is full of confusing emotions like shocked, sad and sympathetic.
Recap: 3 bullet points
1) Christopher looks for clues, against his fathers content
2) Finds out his mum and Mr. Shears had an affair
3) A-level math is about to start
A red herring is a piece of knowledge given to you and seems like it has something to do with the plot or story, but in actuality it has nothing to do with it at all.
Christopher is unlikely to use a red herring because he’s a straight forward thinker. He would only put things in his detective book that actually mean something to the plot.
WEEK 6
Opening 149: The effects of the sentence structure is very interesting. A lot of these sentences are long and quite bland in a way. He starts his sentences with usually a different way of starting, to continue his other sentence that was already to long. He also has some simple sentences, to keep the story moving and interesting at the same time.
PETAL: Answer the Q using PETAL: How effectively had Haddon conveyed Christopher’s emotions?
Point: Haddon has conveyed Chris’ emotions well in an autistic point of view
Evidence: Haddon tends to use “I was really confused” like on pg 98 when Chris reads a letter from his mum. “ Then I was really confused because mother had never worked as a secretary…” Most of the time autistic children are confused, because they have trouble reckoning emotions.
Technique: Haddon uses quite a bit of technique, because he must think like an autistic fifteen year old boy. He must think he’s in someone’s shoes which can be difficult. The technique used is imagination and reality all in one. He’s combined his imagination of a fictional character, and a reality of autistic behaviour all in one.
Explanation: This shows that Haddon has conveyed fifteen year old, autistic Christopher very well in links with his behaviour.
Link: Therefore the fictional and realistic character of Chris, shows how well Haddon has portrayed in his behaviour.
Roles from five different people in my …show more content…
life
Mum and Dad: Guidance, support and love in my life
Teachers: Guidance and education in my life
Francesca: A friend who provides support and laughter
Sister: Annoyance in a love type of way
Abdul (driver) : To take me to and from places in Jakarta
Roles from people in Chris’ life
Mum: A women with a non like mother figure who’s apparently dead, but actually living with her run away husband
Dad: Chris’s carer, someone always there for Chris.
Mrs. Shears: Divorcee lady next door, who used to date Chris’ dad and is also the owner of the murdered dog for his mystery novel.
Mr. Shears: Unknown really, but does know his mum has ran away with him to London.
Siobhan: His main teacher at his school. Always nice, empathetic and open-minded towards Chris.
Mrs. Alexander: A stranger who gave Chris information about his mothers affair.
Julie: Chris’s first main teacher, who confused him.
Rhodri: A friend of his fathers, who makes him uncomfortable because of his random laughter.
Mrs.Gascoyne: Chris’s school principal who under mindes him in a way.
Emotion Chart
Cold and Frightened
Heart beating fast; chest feels like a balloon : nervous/scared
Frightened x3
Hurt
Frightened x3
Sick
Shaking with no content : Nervous
Frightened
PEEL; What does this show us about Chris?
Point: Chris feels a lot of the same emotions during this chapter, some more than once. These show that Chris feel different emotions and how he may handle the moods.
Evidence: Chris experiences being frightened quite a few time, for example “I was cold and frightened Father might come out and fine me” also “………, and this was frightening because I was lost …….” .
Explanation: These show that Chris is quite easily frightened. During this chapter he experienced scary emotions of being frightened and scared. This shows us that Chris can experience and talk about his emotions.
Link: The frightening emotions Chris has experienced during this chapter, shows that Chris (unlike most autistic kids) can process and talk about his emotions.
Senses:
Mathematical: Pg 64 - The Monty Hall Problem. Pg 25 - Name value
Physics: Pg 117 - Saccades. Pg 101 - Formula
Astronomy: Pg 9-10 - Milky way. Pg 125 - Orion and star constellations
Memory: Pg 63 - Quotations. Pg 126 - 3:47 AM (time memory)
Literature: Pg 99 - leap to the wrong conclusion. Pg 73 - The Hound of the Baskervilles
Latin: Pg 90 - Latin translation
Chris tends to use his mathematical sense more frequently, he occasionally speaks about astronomy and literature.
Policeman's role
In chapter 191 the role of the police man is to guide Chris. The police man directs Chris to the ATM to draw money, in order to buy his ticket to London. He then also shows Chris where to buy his ticket, and then leaves him. This role is important, otherwise the plot would be at a standstill because Chris wouldn’t know how to get to London and would have to stay home.
On chapter fifty-three Chris explains what he was thinking straight after his mum died. Chris gives off an abnormal behaviour when his mother passes, straight after Chris learning that his mother is no longer alive, he doesn't cry or mourn, instead Chris asks what type of heart attack his mum died from. Chris probably asks this because he can't read or tell emotions very well because of his autism, so he doesn't know if this is a happy occasion or a sad one. The chapter is supposed to be a really sad moment for the reader, for us to sympathize for Chris but instead it turns out to be a very much confusing moment one that is sad …show more content…
and meh at the same time. Chris then describes between the two heart attacks his mum could of had. This different attitude towards his mothers death is how the writer shows the reader how an autistic person might feel when faced with a close relatives death. This chapter uses quite a bit of simple and complex sentences. This could be because the author always wants us to feel intrigued by the emotions Chris is giving, so keeping it to the point helps moves the story along and keeps it exciting in a way. An illustrative card Chris sent to his mum in hospital is also in this chapter. This would be used to make the reader sad for him, because this is probably the last thing his mother saw of Chris' belongings. This chapter in all is full of confusing emotions like shocked, sad and sympathetic.
Recap: 3 bullet points
1) Christopher looks for clues, against his fathers content
2) Finds out his mum and Mr. Shears had an affair
3) A-level math is about to start
A red herring is a piece of knowledge given to you and seems like it has something to do with the plot or story, but in actuality it has nothing to do with it at all.
Christopher is unlikely to use a red herring because he’s a straight forward thinker. He would only put things in his detective book that actually mean something to the plot.
WEEK 6
Opening 149: The effects of the sentence structure is very interesting. A lot of these sentences are long and quite bland in a way. He starts his sentences with usually a different way of starting, to continue his other sentence that was already to long. He also has some simple sentences, to keep the story moving and interesting at the same time.
PETAL: Answer the Q using PETAL: How effectively had Haddon conveyed Christopher’s emotions?
Point: Haddon has conveyed Chris’ emotions well in an autistic point of view
Evidence: Haddon tends to use “I was really confused” like on pg 98 when Chris reads a letter from his mum. “ Then I was really confused because mother had never worked as a secretary…” Most of the time autistic children are confused, because they have trouble reckoning emotions.
Technique: Haddon uses quite a bit of technique, because he must think like an autistic fifteen year old boy. He must think he’s in someone’s shoes which can be difficult. The technique used is imagination and reality all in one. He’s combined his imagination of a fictional character, and a reality of autistic behaviour all in one.
Explanation: This shows that Haddon has conveyed fifteen year old, autistic Christopher very well in links with his behaviour.
Link: Therefore the fictional and realistic character of Chris, shows how well Haddon has portrayed in his behaviour.
Roles from five different people in my …show more content…
life
Mum and Dad: Guidance, support and love in my life
Teachers: Guidance and education in my life
Francesca: A friend who provides support and laughter
Sister: Annoyance in a love type of way
Abdul (driver) : To take me to and from places in Jakarta
Roles from people in Chris’ life
Mum: A women with a non like mother figure who’s apparently dead, but actually living with her run away husband
Dad: Chris’s carer, someone always there for Chris.
Mrs. Shears: Divorcee lady next door, who used to date Chris’ dad and is also the owner of the murdered dog for his mystery novel.
Mr. Shears: Unknown really, but does know his mum has ran away with him to London.
Siobhan: His main teacher at his school. Always nice, empathetic and open-minded towards Chris.
Mrs. Alexander: A stranger who gave Chris information about his mothers affair.
Julie: Chris’s first main teacher, who confused him.
Rhodri: A friend of his fathers, who makes him uncomfortable because of his random laughter.
Mrs.Gascoyne: Chris’s school principal who under mindes him in a way.
Emotion Chart
Cold and Frightened
Heart beating fast; chest feels like a balloon : nervous/scared
Frightened x3
Hurt
Frightened x3
Sick
Shaking with no content : Nervous
Frightened
PEEL; What does this show us about Chris?
Point: Chris feels a lot of the same emotions during this chapter, some more than once. These show that Chris feel different emotions and how he may handle the moods.
Evidence: Chris experiences being frightened quite a few time, for example “I was cold and frightened Father might come out and fine me” also “………, and this was frightening because I was lost …….” .
Explanation: These show that Chris is quite easily frightened. During this chapter he experienced scary emotions of being frightened and scared. This shows us that Chris can experience and talk about his emotions.
Link: The frightening emotions Chris has experienced during this chapter, shows that Chris (unlike most autistic kids) can process and talk about his emotions.
Senses:
Mathematical: Pg 64 - The Monty Hall Problem. Pg 25 - Name value
Physics: Pg 117 - Saccades. Pg 101 - Formula
Astronomy: Pg 9-10 - Milky way. Pg 125 - Orion and star constellations
Memory: Pg 63 - Quotations. Pg 126 - 3:47 AM (time memory)
Literature: Pg 99 - leap to the wrong conclusion. Pg 73 - The Hound of the Baskervilles
Latin: Pg 90 - Latin translation
Chris tends to use his mathematical sense more frequently, he occasionally speaks about astronomy and literature.
Policeman's role
In chapter 191 the role of the police man is to guide Chris. The police man directs Chris to the ATM to draw money, in order to buy his ticket to London. He then also shows Chris where to buy his ticket, and then leaves him. This role is important, otherwise the plot would be at a standstill because Chris wouldn’t know how to get to London and would have to stay home.