The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time The Complete Exam Companion for Simon Stephens’ Award-Winning Adaptation
for Edexcel IGCSE English Literature
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Unlock your full potential in your Edexcel IGCSE English Literature exam with this comprehensive Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time Revision Guide, expertly written to help students master every aspect of Simon Stephens’ powerful stage adaptation of Mark Haddon’s bestselling novel.
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Studying independently or in class, this guide provides everything you need to understand, analyse, and write about the play with confidence. Clear explanations, engaging examples, and structured exam support help you move from understanding the story to crafting top-grade essays.
Everything you need to revise effectively — all in one place
- Act-by-act summaries and plot analysis to help you follow Christopher Boone’s journey from Swindon to London and back again.
- Detailed character studies of Christopher, Ed, Judy, and Siobhan — plus key insights into offstage influences and relationships.
- Core themes and ideas including truth and lies, family, trust, independence, and courage.
- Context and staging insights, exploring Frantic Assembly’s physical theatre style and twenty-first-century perspectives on neurodiversity.
- Language, form, and structure explained — narration, prime numbers, ensemble movement, projection, and sound design.
- Exam skills and PETAL paragraph models with practical examples that demonstrate how to secure top marks.
- Quick-recap sections and self-tests at the end of every chapter to reinforce learning and boost confidence.
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Developed with Modern Learners in Mind
Perfect for both early preparation and last-minute revision, this guide gives students everything they need to succeed in the Edexcel IGCSE English Literature exam.
Component: Paper 2 – Modern Drama (4ET1/02)
Text: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Simon Stephens, adapted from Mark Haddon’s novel.
This guide helps you meet all Assessment Objectives with clarity and precision:
- AO1 – Develop a personal response using accurate references.
- AO2 – Analyse language, form, and structure to show understanding.
- AO4 – Demonstrate understanding of context and performance interpretation.
Each chapter shows you how to apply these AOs directly to past paper questions, building familiarity with real exam phrasing and expectations.
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The Curious Incident revision guide has been designed to be visually clear, practical, and engaging perfect for self-study or classroom use.
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