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Christopher's close call while retrieving Toby seems to be intense to everyone but him. What reactions during this situation help us understand some of his limitations? What is his focus? What is the focus of those around him? What is the difference between these areas of focus and what does this difference tell us?
What do the reactions of the people who are trying to help Christopher tell us about them or society in general?
A lot of detail is given about Christopher's time in the train station, but not so much detail is given about his time on the tube (subway). Why do you think that is? What is the significance of the details he does give us about his brief ride on the tube?
London is a very large international city, yet Christopher is much more calm navigating the city than he is at the train stations. Why do you think this is the case? What tools does he use for navigation here that he can't use in the train station?
Once Christopher finds his mother and Mr. Shears, it is not long before his father shows up. This is a very emotionally charged atmosphere, yet Christopher seems to tell this part of the story like a reporter. What accounts for his detachment from the chaotic emotional landscape that he finds himself in here?
The three adults have very different points of view and reactions to the situation at hand. Explain one adult's emotional state and how it is justified or unjustified, using examples.