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Key quotations from Part Two:

Christopher's plans

Christopher's plans

  • “Then I will get a First Class Honours Degree. Then I will be a scientist.”
    • Christopher tells Siobhan of his plans. He is very certain at first, using the modal verb “will” to tell Siobhan about his route from university to finding a job.
Christopher's confidence growth

Christopher's confidence growth

  • “I can do these things”.
  • “I can because I went to London on my own… I found my mother. I was brave.”
  • His list highlights how much he has grown during the course of the play.
Ambiguous ending

Ambiguous ending

  • “Does that mean I can do anything?”
    • Christopher repeats this question three times. Each time, the question goes unanswered by Siobhan, inviting the audience to reflect upon the answer.
Maths Appendix

Maths Appendix

  • Stephens’ stage direction before the Maths Appendix scene instructs his production team to use “as much theatricality as we can throw at it, using music, lights, sound, lasers…” etc.
  • The moment Christopher completes his proof, “confetti” is released, creating an atmosphere of jubilation and celebration.
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1

Introduction & Context

1.1

Novel & Play

1.1.1Mark Haddon's Novel (2003)1.1.2Simon Stephens' Adaptions (2012)
1.2

Christopher's Autism

1.2.1Christopher's Autism1.2.2End of Topic Test - Introduction & Context
2

Form, Structure & Language

2.1

Dramatic Devices

2.1.1Writing About the Text as a Playscript2.1.2Dramatic Devices
2.2

Genre & Structure

2.2.1Genre2.2.2Structure
2.3

Language

2.3.1Language2.3.2End of Topic Test - Form, Structure & Language
3

Text Summary & Analysis

3.1

Part One

3.1.1Discovering the Dead Dog & Christopher's Autism3.1.2The Policeman & Siobhan3.1.3The Police Station & Ed's Entry3.1.4Mother's Death & Beginning the Investigation3.1.5Ed's Frustrations & Revisiting Mrs Alexander3.1.6Remembering Judy & "Fight" Scene3.1.7Judy's Letters3.1.8Ed's Confession3.1.9End of Topic Test - Part One3.1.10End of Topic Test - Part One 2
3.2

Part Two

3.2.1Preparing to Run Away & Train Station3.2.2On the Train & Arriving in London3.2.3On the Tube & Arriving at Judy's House3.2.4Policeman, Ed Visits & Tensions3.2.5Back in Swindon & New Beginnings3.2.6The End & Maths Appendix3.2.7End of Topic Test - Part Two3.2.8End of Topic Test - Part Two cont....
4

Themes

4.1

Themes

4.1.1Independence4.1.2Parenting4.1.3Order & Disorder4.1.4End of Topic Test - Themes
5

Recap: Main Quotes

5.1

Part One - Quotes

5.1.1The Dead Dog & Christopher's Autism - Quotations5.1.2The Policeman & Siobhan - Quotations5.1.3The Police Station & Ed's Entry - Quotations5.1.4Mother's Death & Investigation - Quotations5.1.5Ed's Frustrations & Mrs Alexander - Quotations5.1.6Remembering Judy & "Fight" Scene - Quotations5.1.7Judy's Letters & Ed's Confession - Quotations
5.2

Part Two - Quotes

5.2.1Preparing to Run Away & Train Station - Quotations5.2.2On the Train & Arriving in London - Quotations5.2.3On the Tube & Judy's House - Quotations5.2.4Policeman, Ed Visits & Tensions - Quotations5.2.5Back in Swindon & New Beginnings - Quotations5.2.6The End & Maths Appendix - Quotations
5.3

Themes - Quotes

5.3.1Independence - Quotes5.3.2Parenting - Quotes5.3.3Order & Disorder - Quotes

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    What type of verb is __"will"__?<br><br>__“Then I will get a First Class Honours Degree. Then I will be a scientist.”__ Multiple choice
  2. 2
    What question does Christopher repeat three times at the end of the play?Multiple choice
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