Journal 2

In this section of the book Christopher is still trying to figure out who killed Mrs. Shears' dog, Wellington. Christopher seems to be having a lot of Black Days too (four yellow cars). And despite his father banning him from mentioning Mr. Shears, Christopher figures 'well he never said anything about outside of the house' so when he runs into Mrs. Alexander at the shop, he mentions him and Mrs. Alexander explains to Christopher that his mother and Mr. Shears were having an affair. That explains why Christopher's father hates Mr. Shears therefore causing the ban on his being mentioned. He is also still continuing with his white lies. When he goes to talk to Siobhan I find it interesting the way he shows no emotion towards the news of his mothers unfaithfulness just because his 'Mother is dead. And because Mr. Shears isn't around anymore.' so he would be feeling 'sad about something that isn't real and doesn't exist. And that would be stupid.' Another interesting thing is the way he uses his memory as a film and rewinds, fast forwards and pauses like when he remembered his mother disappearing in the water. When Christopher's father found his book, he got very angry and eventually he grabbed Christopher which doesn't sit well with him. One thing led to another and all of a sudden there was blood and a pain in his head. So, whilst still trying to investigate the murder of Wellington, it seems Christopher has discovered a few mysteries he hadn't planned on. Not that it's a big deal to him.