![]() ![]() Not only has Jack witnessed the death of his parents, but he has also helped to bury and hide the corpse of his mother. Jack is presented as being a highly troubled character. How does the death of his parents influence Jack? The title, therefore, has a sinister and disturbing meaning. This is because a garden is associated with life and growth, while the pile of cement in this text is hiding their mother's corpse. The idea of the pile of cement in the cellar as being a "garden" is interesting. The buried corpse in the cellar becomes a key plot point in the thriller novel, as Julie's boyfriend Derek becomes suspicious, and tries to get access to the cellar. After her death, Jack and his siblings bury her in the cellar, pouring cement over her in an attempt to hide her. ![]() The title of this novel is "The Cement Garden", which is a reference to the fact that the children bury their mother in cement. How is the title of this novel significant? Written by Elizabeth Shaw and other people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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