I don't see it as incestuous. Emilie is going through a crisis with the imminent demise of her mother, and is extremely upset and lonely. She has sex with the intern simply because it might make her feel better. Remember, earlier she had stated that she wasn't having sex at all, so this was a moment where she decided to act on her impulses. Unconsciously, it may have also been a statement to her brother that his desire to possess her, was inappropriate. Of course, Antoine would have argued that he had no incestuous desires toward his sister whatsoever. To him, being 'childlike', was a good thing!
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