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1.There are numerous reasons why this novel is titled . The title deludes the reader in thinking the novel is based on Jack, yet we find that the prevailing concern is not ‘’ at all. The title suggests a rewriting of Jack’s life. The novel is al ....

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.... The title may suggest an account of Jack’s life through the eyes of David. The perception you get is that Jack’s life is of greater importance than David’s. Shifting the novel focus from his own inadequacies, George Johnston tries to in fact get the reader to confront these issues. 2. George Johnston uses the theme of deception all through the novel, through the character of David Meredith. David was the most deceitful character in the novel. He did not care who he hurt on the way to getting away from his plain and mediocre life. David basically hurt everyone in his life that ever cared about him. George Johnston used the them ....