The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time: why such a long title? Why mention the dog when it was not the main event in the book?
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The incident with the dog (his murder) acts as a catalyst for subsequent events in the novel. The dog's death sparks Christopher's curiosity and serves as the motivation for his actions.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time