Haddon's uses of short, declarative statements effectively enable the audience to understand the relationship between Christopher and truth. ... The short and declarative statement "my mother died two years ago" is an example of Christopher's unconventional emotional detachment, and as Christopher highlights the story of his mother going to hospital with no emotion he merely discusses the likelihood of an aneurysm. ...

• Word Count: 561
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: Graduate