Fractured Minds, Found Voices: Cinematic Storytelling as a Blueprint for Rehabilitation in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Sr No:
Page No:
19-21
Language:
English
Authors:
Ms. P. Shirlin Henreita*, Dr. M. Nagalakshmi
Received:
2026-03-16
Accepted:
2026-04-17
Published Date:
2026-04-28
Abstract:
This paper examines the critically acclaimed stage version of Mark Haddon’s groundbreaking novel, The Curious Incident
of the Dog in the Night-Time (2003). This research paper investigates the connection between educational deprivation, deviance, and
rehabilitation in order to explore how modern literature and its adaptations might act as catalysts for societal transformation. Stories
that emphasize minority viewpoints may serve as a form of social pedagogy, teaching viewers to reject accusations of bias and support
inclusive education. Through the unique consciousness of the protagonist, Christopher Boone—a fifteen-year-old likely on the autism
spectrum—the novel provides a comprehensive investigation of cognitive variety as a form of marginality. Drawing on sociological
concepts of deviance and social control, this paper contends that Haddon’s work systematically refutes the notion of Christopher’s
―deviance.‖ Through his investigation, he not only acquires knowledge but also develops agency, self-assurance, and the skills needed
to endure in a society that has turned him away. This interaction exemplifies a highly restorative and socially reintegrating teaching
approach. Finally, this study concludes by showing how the stage adaptation of this book can turn passive spectators into active
advocates, proving that inclusive education is not just a policy but the foundation of a sustainable and morally upright society.
Keywords:
Inclusive education, Rehabilitation, Social pedagogy, Educational deprivation, Psychological impact.