![]() ![]() As their role as parents grow so does the sexual atmosphere between them. Jack talks about games they used to play with their little sister Sue and the sexual element of these. ![]() This relationship and it’s dark development becomes the main plot point of the novel, something which might not appeal to everyone. ![]() Jack takes on the role of father whilst his older sister, Julie, takes on the role of mother. Jack’s relationships with his sisters highlights the dysfunctionality of the family. ![]() Through this McEwan presents a peculiar coming of age story the explores isolation, family ties and sexual experience. Jack, the narrator, and his three siblings hide the body of their dead mother in the cellar and attempt to live without adult supervision. The Cement Garden stuck with me because, to be honest, I love books that have a bit of bite to them. But isn’t that brilliant? My teachers were never afraid of introducing us to novels that were dark, controversial and simply amazing – The Cement Garden, Lolita, The Bell Jar, The Collector all featured on our reading lists at the age of 16. I first read The Cement Garden by Ian McEwan as part of my 6 th form English class – yup, they’re letting us read this stuff at school. ![]()
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