extract key quotes and ideas from this extract: Mark Haddon creates an immersive narrative world in the curious incident of the dog in the night-time by emphasizing how individuals can attain autonomy regardless of obstacles presented in life. Haddon utilizes various components of Christopher's disoriented persona to highlight the importance of perspective throughout his novel. Haddon’s stylistic choices throughout the novel enables him to convey conflict through representations of family dynamics. Ultimately, the novel underlines how numerous obstacles and human experiences enhance autonomy and individuality. 

Haddon's use of constant digressions in Christopher's narration of events displays his process to render information in a logical coherent manner, thus deepening the perspective provided to a reader. This process is highlighted through Christopher's renditions of events for instance in extract 1 Ed, Christopher's father reveals that his mother has died from a heart attack however instead of processing the fact his mother is dead and all the emotions that come with it he instead delves into how he made a get well soon card for his mother portrayed through the line “I did it at school with Mrs. Peters, who does art, and it was a lino cut, which is when you draw a picture on a piece of lino and Mrs. Peters cuts round the picture with a Stanley knife and then you put ink on the lino and press it onto the paper. ” Stream of consciousness register (SOC) evident in this quote illustrates how Christopher processes information. When Christopher is told by his father about the heart attack, he replies, “I said, “What kind of heart attack?” because I was surprised.” Indirect Characterisation of Chris exhibits how, when facing the obstacle of his mother’s ‘death’, Christopher reverts to his logical information-driven mind to allow him to process the sudden tragedy methodically, rather than being consumed by emotions. Haddon’s usage of metafiction creates a unique narrative structure such as the numbering of the chapters for example “Chapter 52.” The supposed idiosyncratic structure of the number system in the book yields Insight into the way Christopher attempts to make sense of nonsense by imposing rules that make sense to him. Certain patterns become prominent when reading the book such as how every second chapter introduces a new aspect of Christopher's character or is retrospective of his personal experiences. Haddon's skilful utilization of constant digressions in Christopher's narration of events effectively enhances the reader's comprehension and understanding, ultimately leading to a richer and more nuanced exploration of the themes explored in the novel.

Haddon implements stylistic choices throughout his novel assisting him in conveying concepts such as conflict via Christophers' family dynamics, especially his interactions with his mother Jude, and father Ed, and their previous interactions. this conflict is exemplified through the transition from the first-person narration of Christopher to the perspective of Christophers' mother Jude using a change of the narrative structure such as epistolary form evident in extract 2 in the line “Dear Christopher” which provides a deeper perspective on the underlying tension that influences Christopher's family. The letter that Jude wrote to Christopher is littered with ironic contrasts and contradictions shown in the line “I'm not like your father. Your father is a much more patient person. He just gets on with things and if things upset him, he doesn't let it show. But that's not the way I am and there's nothing I can do to change that.” The mother while attempting to apologize and seek forgiveness is exhibiting the same actions that lead to the alienation of Christopher via her blunt and ignorant attitude in doing so further immerses us in the narrative world. In contrast Christophers’ initial fatherly relationship with Ed is built on trust and Christophers definition of love as mentioned in the quote “And Father said, 'Christopher, do you understand that I love you?' And I said 'Yes,' because loving someone is helping them when they get into trouble, and looking after them, and telling them the truth, and Father does all those things.” This highlights the complex relationship between Christopher and his father, which is central to the novel's depiction of family conflict and love. Ultimately, Haddon's masterful use of stylistic techniques, ranging from vivid characterization to poignant imagery, effectively conveys the complex conflict within Christophers' family dynamics, particularly his intricate relationship with his parents, 9

Mark Haddon's captivating novel, "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time," masterfully employs a multifaceted approach to convey the theme of autonomy and individuality. Through intricate characterization and vivid storytelling, Haddon creates an immersive narrative that explores the transformative power of perspective and empathy. By skilfully utilizing Christopher's disoriented persona as a lens, he underscores the importance of perspective in navigating life's complexities. Haddon's stylistic choices, including evocative representations of family dynamics and compelling characterization, further enhance the novel's emotional resonance. Ultimately, "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" serves as a testament to the transformative power of human resilience, perseverance, and the pursuit of individual expression.