Analysis Of The Glass Castle By Jeannette Walls

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The Glass Castle is a memoir written by Jeannette Walls. The book switches back and forth between her childhood adventures and her current life in New York City. During the childhood adventures, Jeannette describes growing up with her mom, Rosemary Walls; her father, Rex Walls; and her three siblings, Lori, Brian, and Maureen Walls. Life is not pleasant or comfortable with this family. They are constantly short on food and money. Neither of her parents can maintain a steady job, resulting in no income for the family. Rex Walls is an alcoholic who spends what little money they do acquire on alcohol. Rosemary Walls is a free spirited artist who deals with her husband's abusive nature, refusing to leave him.
Throughout the first half of the