How Does Christopher Boone Connect With His Golden Places

In the book “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time”, Mark Haddon tells the eye-opening story of an autistic boy named Christopher Boone. Written from Christopher’s perspective, the reader learns how differently those with autism experience the world around them and the everyday experiences that make them feel uncomfortable. During the story, situations arise that show Christopher connecting with his golden places both physically and mentally. For the monks in “A Canticle for Leibowitz”, their golden place was the monastery. For Christopher, his golden place is not a unique location or structure. His golden places are mathematics, confined and hidden spaces, family harmony, and a puppy named Sandy. Christopher’s feels most secure in his love for mathematics, with this theme highlight throughout the book. Christopher constantly thinks about math and talks incessantly about his hope to take A-level
Wanting to make amends, his father decided that they should have a peaceful family meeting with the hope that Christopher would forgive him. His father explains that Christopher's trust is very important to him and he would like to improve their relationship. To prove to Christopher that his words are authentic, he gives Christopher a golden retriever puppy as a symbolic gesture of peace like an olive branch. This meeting and harmony with his family happens to be a golden place for Christopher; he feels safe and it reminds him of how things were before his parents separated. Sandy, the puppy peace offering, also provides Christopher with comfort and protection. On page 220 where Christopher says, “...I had to spend three days with Father and stay in his house. But it was OK because Sandy slept on my bed so he would bark if anyone came into the room during the