Characters:
Christopher - Does not understand why everyone is not going to be interested in the math question, Did not feel like he did well on his test, very descriptive when describing the room, wants to move in with Siobhan, refuses to talk to father, Get an A on a test, Realizes his own independence
Siobhan - Brutally honest with Christopher about nobody wanting to hear about his math problem, won’t let Christopher move in with her because she is not his mother
Ed - Very proud of Christoper, wants Christopher to talk to him, bribes Christopher with puppy to regain trust.
Judy- Tells Christopher she will be there for the conversation because at first he does not want to have it with just his dad
Plot:
Christopher wants to live with Siobhan but she says no because she is not his mother. His father tries to rebuild his relationship with his son by buying him a golden retriever puppy which excites Christopher. Christopher at the end of the book realizes he can be independent!
Themes:
Bribery, Independence, Family, Happiness
Staging:
When the parents enter to talk to Christopher, Judy is behind Ed. The dad bends down to Christophers level to show he is not trying to overpower him. When the dad enters the room with the kitchen timer, Christipher immediately freaks out.
Symbolism:
Golden Retriever- The dog Ed buys for his son is a symbol of him trying to regain Christophers trust. It could be seen as inappropriate that he got his son a dog shortly after he had just killed Wellington which he knows upset Christopher.
Similes:
“The corridor smells like gravy and bleach” (the hallway smelt bad)
“The room smells like socks and pine air freshener” (the room also smelled strange)
Metaphor:
“Lets call it a project” The dad refers to them trying to rebuild their relationship as a “project” because it is something they both have to put work into.
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