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Dramatic Irony
Key Examples in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Chapter 107
Explanation and Analysis:
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is an unconventional take on the classic whodunit/detective story. Christopher himself highlights the important elements of a good mystery story in Chapter 107, using The Hound of the Baskervilles as a template:
I like The Hound of the Baskervilles because it is a detective story, which means that there are clues and Red Herrings. These are some of the clues
1. Two of Sir Henry Baskerville's boots go missing when he is staying at a hotel in London.
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2. Stapleton is the only person who knows how to get through the Grimpen Mire and he tells Watson to stay out of it for his own safety.
