Quotes

1

“I always tell the truth.”

Use for Question 2 when discussing Christopher's belief in honesty and why trust is important to him.

2

“It means that I cannot tell what is happening.”

Use when explaining how Christopher struggles when people lie or behave unpredictably.

3

“I do not tell lies.”

Use for Question 2 to contrast Christopher's honesty with Father's lies.

4

“Mother had not died.”

Use when discussing the discovery that Mother is alive and how this completely changes Christopher's understanding of his family.

5

“Father had killed Wellington.”

Use for Question 2 to show the moment Christopher's trust in Father is destroyed.

6

“I was frightened of being in the house with Father.”

Use to show how Father's lie and actions change Christopher's sense of home as a safe setting.

7

“I decided that I had to leave the house.”

Great for Questions 2 & 3 — shows Christopher becoming independent and the importance of setting.

8

“I went to London to find Mother.”

Use for Question 3 to discuss how the journey/setting forces Christopher to become more independent.

9

“The world is full of things which are difficult to understand.”

Use when discussing the idea of difference and how Christopher experiences the world differently from others.

10

“I find people confusing.”

Use for Question 1 when discussing Christopher's unusual perspective and how it makes the reader see the world differently.

11

“I like dogs because they are faithful.”

Use for Question 2 when discussing Christopher's need for trust, loyalty and honesty.

12

“I can do anything.”

Use for Questions 1 & 3 to show Christopher's growing confidence and independence.