The Cement Garden | Teaching Setting, Symbolism and Objects

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Cement - This is mixed by main characters for a special project in the cellar.

The Cement Garden - The creation of this was one character's obsession.

The Trunk - This object contains an unusual item.

Mother's Corpse - This item gives away the children's secret.

Masturbation - The narrator enjoys this quite often.

Julie's Bikini - This item is green and creates lustful images in one character's mind.

Tom's Bib - This prop is worn by one character who is acting out.

Sue's Diary - This includes letters to a deceased mother.