Who needs feelings when one is too busy finding the murderer of their neighbor’s dog? Emotions are practically a waste of time! They only confuse and make situations unclear. Being numb, logical, and truthful are aspects of life that are exposed in the novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime by its main character, Christopher Boone. Throughout the book, Christopher rarely discusses his feelings, making it safe to assume that he does not dwell on them. It may be because he thinks that they are not that important. He is actually able to decide whether or not he will be emotive. When talking about his mother having affairs with his neighbor’s ex, he did not really seem bothered by it. That may seem so weird for those who do not
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Though viewers may be faithful in an almighty power, they must understand that Christopher is not the same way. “I think people believe in heaven because they don’t like the idea of dying…” (61.33) This passage makes Christopher not being religious quite obvious. He is a man of logic, not of faith, and the procedure of dying is a scientific process. To him, it is nothing more than cells decomposing and being recycled back into the earth. There is nothing about an afterlife in his world, and the lie about heaven is merely a motivation to help people. The promise of eternal life and goodness makes human beings strive to be kind and generous, everything they are already supposed to be and not offered a prize for. Because of his analyzation, the rational statement …show more content…
It was shown that the mind is capable of more than believing and having faith in an omnipotent being. To think that letting your feelings lead you through life can prove to be deadly. No matter how you feel, lying cannot cover up absolutely everything. Although some people may not mind living this way, others demand more. Christopher may have existed in a way that is pleasing to him, but can it be decided if he truly lived? Is it possible for one to be satisfied without being exposed to the human nature of mixed emotions? Forever will it be a debate on whether Christopher or someone without his condition will be happier with their life. After all, because Christopher did not seem to have as many painful moments as other people may expect, could he be happy about simply not having anything to worry
Though viewers may be faithful in an almighty power, they must understand that Christopher is not the same way. “I think people believe in heaven because they don’t like the idea of dying…” (61.33) This passage makes Christopher not being religious quite obvious. He is a man of logic, not of faith, and the procedure of dying is a scientific process. To him, it is nothing more than cells decomposing and being recycled back into the earth. There is nothing about an afterlife in his world, and the lie about heaven is merely a motivation to help people. The promise of eternal life and goodness makes human beings strive to be kind and generous, everything they are already supposed to be and not offered a prize for. Because of his analyzation, the rational statement …show more content…
It was shown that the mind is capable of more than believing and having faith in an omnipotent being. To think that letting your feelings lead you through life can prove to be deadly. No matter how you feel, lying cannot cover up absolutely everything. Although some people may not mind living this way, others demand more. Christopher may have existed in a way that is pleasing to him, but can it be decided if he truly lived? Is it possible for one to be satisfied without being exposed to the human nature of mixed emotions? Forever will it be a debate on whether Christopher or someone without his condition will be happier with their life. After all, because Christopher did not seem to have as many painful moments as other people may expect, could he be happy about simply not having anything to worry