Choose ONE of the prompts that follow to respond to in a 750-1,000 word essay. You will be writing for an academic audience as part of an ongoing discussion about Mark Haddon's novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Option #1: What message or theme does the novel present about lying? You might consider the following questions in developing your interpretive argument:
• What does the novel suggest about the causes and effects of lying? • Does the novel distinguish among different types of lies? • Does the novel offer a judgment about lying? • How do Christopher's beliefs and behavior complicate the novel's message about lying? • What does the novel help us understand about lying and human relationships, communication, motives, values, and/or capacity for self-knowledge? Support your argument with evidence from the novel, other readings, and your personal observations and experiences as relevant. (question of interpretation)
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