Main Characters
This character is the protagonist of the novel and struggles with understanding emotions and social cues.
Who is Christopher Boone?
Christopher investigates the death of this animal at the start of the novel?
What is Wellington, the dog?
This theme explores Christopher’s difficulties in understanding emotions and human interactions.
What is the theme of "communication and misunderstanding"?
The novel is set in this city in England.
What is Swindon?
This literary device is used when Christopher explains that he feels like an "alien" and does not understand human behavior.
What is a simlie?
This character is Christopher’s father, who struggles with the pressure of raising Christopher on his own
Who is Ed Boone?
Christopher’s investigation into the dog’s death leads him to uncover this shocking family secret.
What is his mother, Judy, is alive and had an affair with Mr. Shears.
This symbol in the novel represents Christopher’s need for order and predictability in a chaotic world.
What are the prime numbers?
Christopher spends a significant portion of his journey traveling to this city, hoping to find his mother.
What is London?
The entire novel can be classified as this genre, which is told from the perspective of an unreliable narrator.
What is first-person narrative?
This character is Christopher’s mother, who is initially believed to be dead but is later revealed to have left the family.
Who is Judy Boone?
Christopher takes this risky journey to London to find his mother.
What is taking the train to London?
The relationship between Christopher and his father represents this broader theme.
What is the theme of trust and betrayal?
Christopher describes this place as "the place I know the best" because it offers him a sense of stability and safety.
The novel often uses this type of imagery to depict Christopher's emotions or state of mind, such as the "red cars" or "yellow cars" he notices while out on his walks
What is symbolism?
This character is Christopher's teacher, who tries to help Christopher.
Who is Siobhan?
This event forces Christopher to reveal to his father that he knows about the truth of his mother’s departure.
What is when he discovers the letters from his mother in his father’s drawer?
This color is significant in the novel and is often associated with Christopher’s emotional state, especially his feelings of safety.
What are the colors, red, yellow, and brown?
Christopher’s investigation into Wellington’s death begins in this location
What is Mrs. Shear's front yard?
The novel features this type of irony when the truth about Christopher’s mother is slowly revealed.
What is dramatic irony?
This character is a neighbor of the Boones and has a complicated relationship with Christopher, initially showing frustration but later offering support.
Who is Mrs. Alexander?
Christopher’s investigation reveals the identity of this person as the true culprit behind Wellington’s death.
Who is his Father?
Christopher’s love for these provides him comfort, structure, and a sense of control.
What are mathematics and logic?
This train station is a significant location in Christopher's journey when he travels to London, symbolizing his independence and determination.
What is Paddington Station?
The novel frequently uses this technique, where Christopher describes events in a very factual, straightforward way, often highlighting his literal interpretation of situations.
What is tone?