In `The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time' the intriguing plot arouses issues concerning truth and in particular the vital role it plays within families. It raises the question, is it ever okay to lie in certain circumstances? To purposely deceive somebody, verbally or by withholding information, generally is perceived in society as morally unacceptable behaviour. The text however demonstrates that crucial factors such as timing, the people involved and the extent of the lie, have an impact on the circumstances which can sometimes put a person in a difficult situation where they are inclined to lie. In addition, the text outlines the detrimental effects telling a lie can have on a relationship, this, because lies result in loss of trust in the relationship. Overall, despite all these truths about lies exposed, the text positions the reader to understand that people do what they believe...