Michael Standard: Post Two

Christopher's virtual inability to understand other humans' emotions can be helpful when making decisions for himself, so that his conclusion is not biased, but this has an undesirable side-effect. I feel sorry for him, because this means that when bad things happen to him, he doesn't think through the way others might react to his reactions. This is apparent when Chris learns that his mother is still alive, and his dad killed Wellington. He thinks "Father is dangerous. Father lied. I must escape." with no flexibility to the fact that his father just faulted once, because Chris knows no better.

Elshaddai, post 2

One specific point in the story where I felt sorry for Christopher is when he found out that his father had lied about his mother's death. I felt that was a very sad part because of two reasons. One, Christopher realizes that Mother, who was an important part in his life that was supposed to be dead, was in fact very much alive and trying to contact him. Another thing is that his dad, the most important person in his life, had lied to him. The fact that someone who he trusted so much lied about something that big makes me feel very much sorry for Christopher. I couldn't imagine having the same life again if that had happened to me.

Cory G post 2

The thing that makes me feel sorry for Christopher is his lack of social abilities. He expresses this in the story by saying he doesn’t like to be touched, he doesn’t like talking to strangers, and he doesn’t like being near too many strangers. I feel sorry for him because without social skills he won’t be able to meet new people. If he never develops social skills then he will have a very meager existence.
For some reason I don’t think he wants to develop social skills. He enjoys being left alone; the only company he enjoys is the company of his pet rat. He says he doesn’t like interacting with other people because they make too much noise which prohibits him from thinking, but this also might be because something bad happened to him in the past.

Rebecca Hanrahan, Comments 3 and 4

3. I agree with Neel’s post. Another specific time when I feel sorry for Christopher is at the train station. This incident proves how hard life is for autistic people. Simple tasks such as catching a train can become a disaster for Christopher, and other people with disabilities. I’m looking forward to researching autism when our class finishes reading this novel.

4. Many other posts have made me consider something that I hadn’t thought of before. Christopher’s social abilities are so basic, he doesn’t think about the reasons why the father killed Wellington. If Christopher’s mind wasn’t so set on the father being a mad murderer, he would realize that it was done it out of rage, and not just for the sake of killing.

Meghan Wetterhall Comments 3 and 4

Comment 3:
I agree with Rebecca. I think it is horrible that Christopher can't trust his father and he feels like he doesn't feel like he belongs in this world. Everyone should have somebody to talk to and trust to keep them safe. The one person Christopher thought he could trust has betrayed him. i don't think anyone should have to experience this kind of hurt.

Comment 4:
I also agree with Connor. I think that, although Christopher is a very smart and talented person, it’s going to be very difficult for him when he’s older. He will have a very difficult time doing common everyday tasks on his own. It will be especially difficult for him now, because he has lost the only person in this world he trusts and knows what is best for his well being.

Meghan Wetterhall post 2

As I read the story, I felt really sad that Christopher has a hard time facing reality. He seems to believe that there is a scientific explanation for everything. For example, when he finds the letters from his mother, instead of coming to the obvious conclusion that his mother left him and his father lied, he automatically believes that the letter is to someone else. Also, he doesn't appear to understand that his father really does love him and that people make mistakes. He believes that his father is dangerous and going to hurt him so he leaves to go live with his mother in London.

Josh Traynelis, Post 2

One specific point in the story that made me feel sorry for Christopher was when Christopher’s dad admitted to having killed Wellington. After hearing this Christopher goes and hides from his dad afraid that he will kill him just like he killed Wellington. It would have been very hard for me after trusting someone for so long and then, one day, finding out they had done something like this. Christopher was not able to fully understand the reasoning behind what his dad had done. Because of that, he feared his dad, the person who had loved and taken care of him all of his life. Christopher then decides to escape to London where his mom lives. On his journey, Christopher thinks that he can not trust anyone. In reality, he is running away from the one person who he can trust and who loves him the most.

Stephanie Field Post 2

At this point in the story, I feel sorry for Christopher because he does not feel like he has anyone he can trust. Christopher is running away from his father because he does not feel safe around him after he found out that his dad murdered Wellington. He thinks that he can trust his mother but he does not understand that she left him and his father for another man. After he leaves home, he is on his own to face the world by himself. Everyone needs to have someone to love and trust and a home where they feel safe and it is sad that Christopher does not think he has that.

Connor Brooks, Post 2

Something I think people got the wrong impression from the last post is that Christopher’s incredible abilities would make his life easy and fun. However, more often than not his autism is a hindrance to him. One aspect of Christopher that makes me feel sorry for him is his lack of common sense. He is really smart, but he can’t quite grasp what exactly he should be doing or not doing, which is really sad to me.
When Christopher is at the train station and is missing Toby, he decides to jump down onto the train tracks to find him, when the next train is coming in less than 4 minutes. He also shows this when he resists the numerous police officers in the book. This lack of common sense is very saddening to me.

Neel Post 2

One incident where I felt sorry for Christopher is at the train station. With people moving each and every way and all th noise he is unable to concentrate. Then, he has trouble understanding the police officer and lady selling train tickets. That was when it really hit me how difficult it would be to live with autism. They all thought he was stupid when in reality he was far smarter then either of them, and he was still just a kid. It would be even more difficult as he grew older. Imagine being an adult with autism. His parents had tried to protect him when he was a kid, but they couldn't do so for ever. Something as small as going to the grocery store would be a challenge. Not having the ability to understand someone was asking you or trying to navigate while people were everywhere, he would end up confused and make a fool of himself when he is actually extremely bright and gifted.

Rebecca Hanrahan, Post 2

There is one specific moment in the book when I feel sorry for Christopher. When Christopher’s father admitted to killing Wellington, Christopher felt frightened and overwhelmed, and probably didn’t truly understand the whole story. After knowing his mother’s true whereabouts, he decided to flee to London. In this situation, the saddest thing is that Christopher is scared of his own father, who became the main caretaker and kept the mother’s life secret even after she left. Christopher doesn’t seem to grasp the fact that his mother was running away from him. I predict that something very surprising is going to happen when Christopher finally meets up with his mother.

SECOND POSTING

When we first met Christopher, it was easy to think of abilities he has that might cause us to envy him.

At this point, there are many things that might cause us to feel sorry for him.

What is ONE SPECIFIC thing that makes you feel sorry for Christopher? You may discuss any aspect of his condition or his life circumstances.

Remember to say something that has not been already discussed!

LABEL your posts. Posts due Sunday; comments Tuesday.

Chris Wilson comment 1 and 2

Daniel makes a good point about his dedication. The ability to be so dedicated to a problem would be great have because that would increase my problem solving in and out of school.

I agree with Cory's 1st comment. I don't think I would be able to give up a skill of mine just to become smart. And always my skill that I gave up would become a flaw for me.

daniel comments 1 & 2

Comment one

I think Chris W. makes a very good point. The logic that Christopher uses is unbelievable. If i had his ability I would want not only a Guinness Book of World Records title, but also be able to excel on clubs such as math team and academic bowl. I would use this ability in college and major in something that could use this logic in order to excel in the job and become a wealthy person.


Comment two


I couldn't agree more with Cory. I believe that having an amazing memory would give me quite the advantage in school. Most of the time I have a pretty poor memory especially when it comes to remembering things such as homework and when my favorite shows come on. If I had this ability I would take complete advantage of it and use it whenever needed.

Chris Honeychurch: comment 1& 2

1. Meghan makes a good point in that Christopher always tells the truth. This ability would be respected by all the people around him, seeing as not many people like being lied to.

2. Chris Wilson also makes a good point about Christopher Boon stating that the amount of logic he uses on a regular basis is impressive. However Chris Wilson is being shortsighted when he says he would use this logic mainly for a Rubik’s cube record.

Michael Standard: comments one and two

1. Many people have mentioned Christopher's loyalty and honesty. This is a very good thing, but his reasoning has very little regard for others' morals or feelings, and his use of "white lies" shows this.
2. I have the feeling that Chris' mathematical skills and mechanical memory are intertwined. Many have expressed them as separate entities, but they both seem to be tied to his methodical thinking.

Nikki Jackson's second comment

Agreeing with Cory, having a flawless memory would definitely be an advantage in life, especially with the type of career that I am interested in. Mathematics and science require an exceptional memory, so like Christopher, I would want to acquire this mastery for those reasons. Christopher not only remembers formulas and scientific names, but conversations as well. This ability is very similar to having a photogenic memory but instead of pictures, it’s words. If gained, one could easily remember such things as: a lecture in class, given instructions, meeting times/locations etc.

Cory Comments 1and 2

Comment 1
Many people said if they could have one of Christopher’s abilities they would like his math skills. I do not think this would be a good choice. If have one of Christopher’s good abilities you would most likely be autistic which means you would also be really bad at some things. I do not think having good math skills is worth being autistic.

Comment 2
Some people wrote about Christopher’s ability to observe his surroundings and analyze information. The way Christopher does it is remarkable at the least being able to remember every detail then describe it with no mistakes. It is also interesting how he thinks of everything very logically. Like death, he does not think heaven or an afterlife exists and he thinks that when a person is dead they can’t hear you so there is no point in mourning them.

Katherine Marting Comments 1 and 2

1. I agree with Elshaddia’s post in that his ability to retain information would be very helpful in life. Using her example of a doctor, I want to be a doctor and the ability to remember diseases, all parts of the body, and other small details could greatly help your career. All the facts stated in her post I feel are correct and true to the story.

2. I strongly agree with Neel’s post. Neel expresses the need for determination and Christopher’s exceptional quality, dedication. If more people in the world had dedication I feel more problems would be solved a lot quicker. Even while thinking about myself I wish I had the amount of determination Christopher had sometimes.

NIkki Jackson's first comment

In Meghan’s first post, she explains how Christopher keeps his promises. Earlier in the story, when Chris is just beginning to investigate, his father tells him not to continue questioning the public about Wellington; but he persisted in working to find the murderer. Although he seems to have gone behind his father’s back and to have broken the promise, this clever boy found away around the promise, not breaking it at all. This is another example indicating the strong loyalty he has toward promises.

Meghan Wetterhall Comment 1 & 2

Comment 1:
I agree that Christopher's ability to take in detail is an exceptional ability, as Stephanie mentioned. Christopher has a way of looking at something and imprinting it into his mind. I think that this would be very helpful in everyday life, especially for students like us.

Comment 2:
(In response to Ian's comment 1) I do agree that there are certain circumstances where lies should be used. For instance, when the law or a crime is involved and a lie is inevitable, then, yes, it is OK to lie. In some cases, though, lying is an absolute no no. If you do something wrong, no matter how hard it is, don't lie about it! It just makes it harder later.

Connor Brooks, Comments 1 & 2

1.
Many have stated that Chris’ math prowess is an ability that they would like to have. I am inclined to agree. The problem Chris did in the Appendix proves what a silent genius he really is. I will admit that I have trouble understanding some math concepts, and that this skill would help me profusely.

2.
I agree with the clear, logical thinking Christopher does, as mentioned by Nikki and Valleria. I imagine this would help for someone who is very unorganized or someone who has trouble grasping a concept. In the book, when he decides to find out who killed Wellington, he makes a graphic organizer of sorts to narrow down the possible suspects. This shows how clearly and concisely he thinks about everything.

Josh Comments 1 and 2

1. I agree with Valeria when she says that Christopher's most exceptional quality is his clear reasoning. This quality would be very helpful when deciding who to vote for in the upcoming elections. It would also make solving a problem a lot easier.

2. I also agree with Rebecca when she says that Christopher's most exceptional quality is his ability to analyze data. It is really amazing how Christopher is able to notice so many details around him. This quality would be very helpful when solving a case as Christopher does in the story. It would also help us to get a better understanding of the world that we live in

Elshaddai, comment 1 and 2

1. Many people have mentioned the way Christopher is dedicated to a cause, no matter what. Even though his father repeatedly tries to stop, him, Christopher lets nothing stand in his way. I think that is admirable trait, because if more people were as dedicated to causes as Christopher is, the world probably wouldn't be as corrupt as it is.
2. I also agree with Nikki when she talks about the way Christopher is able to think so logically with math. How he is able to think of any question with that kind of logic is amazing. Having that kind of skill would be extremely useful in many real life situations.

Valeria, Comments 1 and 2

1: I agree with Rebecca's assessment of Christopher's mind and his way to analyze information. How Christopher sees the world is remarkable. However, Christopher takes everything so literally, it may be difficult for him to follow directions, just like it is hard for him to understand metaphors.

2: Many people mentioned Christopher’s reliable memory, saying that it was definitely something worth having. I completely agree that a memory like that would be a gift. But, Christopher’s memory gives in sometimes, too. When he is mad or upset, he can’t remember anything that had happen. That just shows us that he, even with his great mathematical skills, is still human.

Neel Comments 1 & 2

1. A few people put his ability to solve math problems. I think this is an extremely important quality he has. Math is very useful in many ways every day and would give him a lots of job opportunities that we probably couldn't even think of. And to be able to do math at the level he shows at the end of the book (see Appendix) is just amazing.I also think it's interesting that he does math for fun, or to calm down and relax. I know that when I do math too long it starts to give me a headache.

2. I also agree with Valeria about his clear resoning. Alot of the time, he does what is the right thing to do instead of just what will make his job easier. For example, lying to his father would have been easier on him alot of the time, but he insteads tells the truth, or atleast part of the truth. This is because he beleives lying is wrong and even if it will benefit him, he won't do it.

Alex Comment 2

2: I also agree with Katherine about having determination like Christopher's being a good thing. As a teenager, the one thing I lack most in school is the determination to learn. If I was as determined to learn as Christopher is to finding who killed Wellington, school would be much easier for me.

Alex Comment 1

1: I agree with Chris about how Christopher Boone's type of logic is good. I often wish that I could take a problem down to its roots and not be affected by my emotions. Being able to do this would make me more confident about difficult decisions.

Alex Post 1

Of all of the qualities Christopher has, I would like to have his abiolity to be ultra observant.
The way he goes through life noticing things that don't even register to me is amazing. It would be so cool too know the exact time when certain things happen, the exact size of a room, or just exactly how far I walked somewhere. It is interesting to hear about all of these things that Chris knows about that other people overlook. He would make a really good detective.

Elshaddai, post 1

One quality Christopher possesses that I think would be extremely helpful is the way his mind is able to, not just remember everything, but also keep track of details too. Christopher's ability of thinking this way could assist in many, if not all, jobs and careers. For example, to be a doctor, there is plenty of information that must be known and updated over time. With that comes a lot of minor details that can cause a major setback if not remembered correctly. Having Christopher's skill would help become extremely successful, no matter what path anyone has decided to go. I think this ability would be wonderful for tests and quizzes, because of the different details that are asked.

Ian comments 1 and 2

1. I agree with Megan and Stephanie also. Though a time when a promise should be broken is when it involves something serious like a crime, as Christopher states. If people go around making promises they don't intend to keep it is not worth making in the first place.

2. I agree i would be fun to have memory capability like a computer or DVD like Rebecca said(it was Josh who said the DVD thing Rebecca not Cory). It's basically like the movie "Click" with Adam Sandler. The remote gives him the power to go back to a certain point in his life and watch it over again. But this would not come in handy in forgetting horrid images instilled in your brain, like if you saw your dog getting brutally murdered with a pitchfork.

Elizabeth Flamming, Comments 1 and 2

1. I like how several people mentioned Christopher's inability to lie. That didn't seem important to me at first, but after reading a few reviews, I am now convinced that this will definantly play a part in the book.

2. Hannah pointed out in her post that she thought sometimes you just had to do what you think is right. I agree with her, but I'm not sure if pointing out how Christopher decides if he's going to have a good day or not is the best way to illustrate this.

Rebecca Hanrahan, Comments 1 and 2

1. A few people have noted Christopher’s determination as one of his best qualities. Although he goes to a school for special needs, he still works to excel in math and detective work. Later in the book, Christopher’s determination could possibly pay off in some way.

2. I agree with Cory’s response, because Christopher’s memory is remarkable. Christopher describes his memory as being like a DVD player, and he simply has to press Rewind to a certain date to remember what happened. I would use a memory like that on days when I’m sad or angry and remember a moment in time that was happier.

Stephanie Field Comment 2

A few people wrote about Christopher's logic in solving problems and I agree that I would benefit from having his logic. His reasoning while solving problems would make many situations a lot less complicated.

Stephanie Field, Comment One

I agree with Meghan when she says that keeping a promise is an amazing quality to have. Many people make empty promises that they forget about. Everyone should make a point to keep their promises like Christopher.

Hannah post 1

One quality that Christopher posesses that i think would be helpful is his way of thinking. An example is how a day is a Good Day by 4 red cars in a row. Also how if someone gets up in the morning, goes to work, and see the sun shining down upon them, they will have a good day. If everyone thought like that, then the world would be a happier place. If there was 4 yellow cars in a row, then everyone would be cautious that day. The point Christopher makes is that logic and order are good, but sometimes you have to go by what you think is right.

Elizabeth Flamming Post 1

Out of all Christopher’s talents, the one I would want is his ability to stay determined and to understand math. Throughout the book, Christopher can understand and solve math problems the same way most people would read a book. While I have always enjoyed science, I tend to have difficulty in math class, particularly algebra. There are tons of professions I would be happy to have, except that they involve math. For example, to be a doctor would be a great job, but I know that it would take a thorough understanding of numbers. Interior designers must be acquainted with geometry. As for determination, when Christopher decides he wants something, he won’t let it go. Being a huge procrastinator, I know that staying focused takes talent. If I had Christopher’s determination and understanding of math, I know I would do better in school and be less stressed. For example, I wouldn’t be writing this on a Sunday night, my science homework still waiting for me, and my room still unclean.

Daniel Comer's post 1

I would probably say his best attribute is his dedication. Christopher is the type of person who gets really into what he's doing and finishes the job. Sometimes as a teenage boy I tend to get off task and wish I had this ability. If i were to have this ability my school work and determination would both increase dramatically. He is also pretty self motivated which is something I wish to get better at in time; instead of procrastinating and wasting my time away. If I had the dedication that he has my life would probably be a lot easier especially in school.

Nikki Jackson's First Response

The most astounding characteristic that Christopher Boone has acquired would definitely be the ability to analyze any situation with a very logical, mathematical technique. Thinking that quickly and logically is amazing. When he sees a any kind of geometric shape or anything that resembles a coordinate plane, Chris’s mind creates a way to understand the figure, its dimensions, and its absolute location.
Possessing this kind of knowledge could very much help anyone, in the long run. Honestly, understanding every detail about the outside world (mathematically) would do wonders for anyone wanting to pursue a possible future in math or science. I would love to attain this skill, because I love math; and to automatically organize all the information I receive into a logical order, could really change my chances of getting a successful job.
Chris’s thought process is, without a doubt, impresses me (Not to mention his learning disability!). I would love to comprehend mathematics the way he has.

-Nikki Jackson

Chris Wilson post 1

Christopher’s best attribute is his logic. Chris’s way of thinking is amazing. It is hard for him to understand social activities but when it comes to a puzzle he is great. I would want this quality because I’m not that logic. He can take something so complex and break it down in his head without even writing it down on paper. I would be able to solve any mathematical problem all in my head. I would show of this skill to everyone. I would have someone ask me any mathematical question and I would finish it really fast. The main reason I would want this skill is to finish the Rubik’s cube in record time and be in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Michael Standard: post one

Out of Christopher's exceptional abilities, I would like to have his strength in breaking any problem down to what it really is - it's bare truth - and examining every small bit of information before piecing it back together. This allows him to understand a dilemma from almost every perspective, so it can be solved with minimal mistakes. This would be helpful in almost any situation, but in school, it can help with questions that you do not directly know the answer to.
You can use what you already know, and possibly come up with a conclusion. Chris utilizes this ability when he analyzes the factors in the murder of Wellington.

Chris H. post 1

Christopher’s ability to analyze things often to the point of over analyzation is incredible. Christopher shows this ability when he explains his inability to tell lies. This ability could be useful to a philosopher as analyzation is what often leads to thought provoking outcomes, such as “If a tree falls in the middle of the woods but no one is around to hear it does it make a sound?” Analyzation could also be helpful to anyone who is trying to think “outside the box”.

Meghan Wetterhall Post 1

It is an amazing attribute to always keep a promise no matter what. Christopher has that skill--when Christopher says he will do something, he does it. For example, one day while Christopher is at the store at the end of his street, he meets his neighbor, Mrs. Alexander. Mrs. Alexander tells Christopher something about his mother, something Christopher’s father has deliberately kept from him. Mrs. Alexander, in an effort to keep Christopher out of trouble, makes him promise not to tell his father. This quality would be a great skill to possess if one aspired to be a politician. How many times has a presidential candidate promised to lower taxes or to decrease unemployment in this country? If we had individuals like Christopher, who were completely honest and always followed through with their commitments, we would be in a much better position as a nation.

Of all of the exceptional qualities Christopher posseses, the one that I would like to have is Christopher's attention to his surroundings. Although Christopher has trouble understanding people, he sees everything in a logical, thought provoking way. Every time Christopher hears something from another person, he explains what he thinks in a way that baffles me.
Christopher is an extremely intelligent young man. The way Christopher anaylyzes the Sherlock Holmes stories shows how atttentive he can be. I read over some parts just amazed at the things Christopher says.
Christopher is very resourceful, acute, and intelligent person. Christopher is an extremely admirable protagonist. I am personally looking forward to finding out whats happens to Christopher throughout the rest of the book.

Rebecca Hanrahan, Post One

Christopher possesses many exceptional qualities, but the one I find most remarkable is the way he analyzes information. One example is in the very beginning of the book, when he explains metaphors and figurative language. Christopher has so much knowledge about many things. He also explains and pulls apart his meaning of a white lie and death.
I don’t think the other characters in the book believe Christopher is as smart as he really is. When Rhodri questions Christopher’s mathematical knowledge, it doesn’t seem like he is genuinely interested, more that he just wants to be entertained. Christopher definitely is gifted in mathematics, but I find his ability to notice detail and life around him more intriguing.
If I could pay more attention to my surroundings in the same way Christopher does, I would share my thoughts with other people. I would do better in school, because I would write thought-provoking papers and give more knowledgeable answers. Also, knowing so much about the world would make a person more interesting to be friends with.

Christopher has many exceptional qualities. Of the ones I have read about so far, I would like to have his determination. Whatever situation Christopher is put into he finds a way to get what he needs to know. For example, after he promised his dad he would not do any more detective work he still finds out more information with out breaking the rules. I think that Christopher is very clever in his own way. He knows the limits and sticks to them but does it a way he can accomplish what he feels he needs to get done. Christopher does not quiet understand his ability to receive information though. Another example is when he just does not reply, people feel they need to elaborate so they end up giving Christopher more information then they intended. Having this quality would help a lot in receive information from others and getting the job done.

Cory post 1

If I could choose one of Christopher's qualities to have as my own it would probably be his flawless memory. Having this ability would be extremely helpful in many instances; I would especially like this because sometimes when there is a lot of stuff going on my short term memory is not very good. This ability would be extremely helpful with my education. As soon as I was taught something, I would know it forever. You would never have to study and tests would be trivial tasks. You could also use this ability to help people find things or solve problems.

Having this ability would be nice, but if you did have it you would also most likely be autistic. If you were autistic, then you would have superior abilities in some things but might not even be able to do other things. For example, Christopher is exceptional at math and science, but his social skills are not very good.

Connor Brooks, Post 1

Christopher does seem to exude some pretty amazing abilities such as his incredible math skills and the organization of everything he does. However, of all of his abilities, I would find his foolproof memory very helpful. On numerous occasions Christopher shows that he can remember things from years gone by, down to the minute, recounting all details.

This particular quality would benefit me in many ways. At school it would help when taking tests because I could just remember back to when a certain fact was taught to me. It would help at home whenever I needed to find something that I've misplaced. Having the ability to remember everything could also potentially open up some good job opportunities. Someone who is a detective or a doctor would find this very useful.

Stephanie Field, Post One

If I could possess one of Christopher’s “exceptional” qualities, I would like to have his ability to notice detail. Christopher pays attention to everything that happens around him and stores it to memory. He knows that his dad always starts up the stairs with his right foot, taking them two at a time. Christopher also noticed the name on the tiny label of the fleece jacket his mom used to wear and has no trouble remembering it. Noticing such small detail would really help detectives at crime scenes. The detectives would notice something out of place and be able to solve crimes quicker and more efficiently. It would be really interesting to observe small changes that the average person wouldn’t notice.

Neel Post 1

Of all of Christopher’s qualities, the one if find the most useful is his dedication to a cause. Most of us would find the murder of a dog sad, but wouldn’t try to pursue the murderer like Christopher does. Once he sets his mind to solving the mystery he follows through 110%. Even when he is discouraged by his dad and Ms. Shears, he continues to try to solve the mystery. Having such dedication would help in lots of jobs like a police officer. Even when it seems like it is impossible to catch a criminal, a police officer must continue trying. This would take lots of dedication, like Christopher has.

If I were to choose one of Christopher's qualities I would choose his mathematic superiority. I would chose this because I have always wanted to start a little skate company or something so that I could put all my drawings on a board. Math would come in handy because I would calculate costs of printing, color, design, and deck material. Also the cost of a building space and shipping would apply.
I also would have liked to draw up some stickers and posters and stuff. I think have a super math calculating brain would help and take an immense amount of time off the process.

Valeria, Post One

The most valued ability Christopher has is his clear reasoning. Christopher can think through anything without being biased, or putting his emotions into the consideration of this evaluation. A scientist may only provide evidence that will benefit him, and not include every aspect of what he is dealing with just to get his way. I find the idea of being able to forget anything that is not facts and just look at a question without putting yourself in it out of the ordinary. People are so focused on wondering how something could be profitable to them; they can never take themselves out of the equation, like a computer is able to. I would definitely get a kick out of being as level-headed as Christopher is. After all, the entire world population cares and depends on the opinions of those around them. Getting out of it all is the hard part.

Josh Traynelis Post one

Of the “exceptional” qualities that Christopher has, I would like to possess his amazing memory. Christopher’s memory is like a DVD player. When people ask him to remember something, he can rewind exactly to that point in time and remember everything that happened. This skill would be very helpful when studying for tests. Once something is read, it would automatically be programmed into your head. Having an amazing memory would also allow someone to remember exactly how certain things smelled. It would be really cool to look back and remember exactly how a certain flower or food smelled instead of just having a picture of it in your head.

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