The Greengage Summer Themes

This Study Guide consists of approximately 8 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Greengage Summer.
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The Greengage Summer Themes

This Study Guide consists of approximately 8 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Greengage Summer.
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Confusion and pain of becoming adult and the resulting loss of innocence are the main themes of Godden's novel. Growing up can be a pleasant experience, but more often it is tinged with sadness and heartbreak. Each of the five children experiences growth in his or her own way. Cecil, at the edge of physical maturity, is the most obvious, especially since we see through her eyes. But there is also Joss, the...

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