The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time

why are mom and dad important for the story?

why are mom and dad important for the story?

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Mom and dad are separated. Mother could not handle the pressures of having an autistic boy as well as her marriage. They are important because they serve as different forces in Chris's life. They are very much emotional gaps that Chris must grapple with beyond his autism. We cannot label his parents as "bad" or "good". They exist to provide some context into Chris's psychology and emotional struggles.