The Assignment Step 1: You will choose one to three of the following literary devices:
Point of View
Expansive / Economical Diction
Tone
Use of Images
Symbolism
Step 2: Then, you will write a five-paragraph essay that explains how Mark Haddon’s literary device choices impact the reader’s understanding of his main character, Christopher. This impact can be in regards to Christopher’s growth, personality, situation, or any other aspect you find relevant.
● You may write three body paragraphs in which you analyze the same literary device. An example thesis statement for a paper like this would read:
“The setting of Mark Haddon’s novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, is central to the personality, development, and treatment of its protagonist - Christopher John Francis Boone.”
● You also may write three body paragraphs in which you analyze three different literary devices. An example thesis statement for a paper like this would read:
“The setting, point of view, and tone of Mark Haddon’s novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, is central to the reader’s understanding of its main character - Christopher John Francis Boone.”