We chose to read this book because it intrigued us; it is not just a book of facts, like many working class books today—it is a memoir. It relates to the working class because the author and her father both struggle to survive. Her father, consumed with alcoholism, is incapable of keeping a job—forcing Jeanette to support herself at an early age. Her struggles eventually lead her to New York City, and a better life. We expect very interesting things from “The Glass Castle” that will motivate you to continue reading. Being that it is a memoir, the realness will also impact us more effectively. Another reason it interested our group was the issues of class mobility, from what we know, was not as a great feat for the author. We expect great things from “The Glass Castle” and hope to learn more in the process.
The book "The Glass Castle" is a better book than I expected when I first received it. I choose this book because my classmates said it was very interesting, and hard to put down. When I was less than half way through the book I realized this book is very hard to put down. Jeanette Walls's story is so traumatic and sad, but during her portrayal of her life she does not look for sympathy from her readers, she is just telling her readers about her life. This is a good working class book because she shows her family's difficulties of survival because of there small income do to lack of good work. Her father is very brilliant but his alcoholism holds him back from reaching his goals, and he can hardly hold a lower paying job due to his bad habits. Her mother's laziness and selfishness result in her refusal to work even though she obtains a teaching license. I love this book because of her story of her strength to survive such a harsh life, and her determination to live a better life.
I am almost finished with this book, I have loved it from the first page, but the one event that has truly disgusted me in so many ways, was when the Walls were living in West Virginia in their small house on the hill, and they were once again short on money and food and their father was on one of his disappearances, and the family was sitting on the ground trying to distract themselves from the hunger pain they were experiencing, but the mom was secretly eating a big chocolate bar while her children were starving. This bothered me so much because parents are responsible for feeding, clothing, and providing protection for their families. The children do not have any of these things because their father is to busy drinking and having a good time and the mother is too lazy and selfish to provide for her family. I cannot believed she decided to feed herself or not even share the chocolate with her children. That even pissed me off beyond belief!
The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls hasn't left my hands since I picked it up from the library. It's just too good to put down! We chose to read The Glass Castle because it sounded like a perfect example of a working class book, and indeed it is. The novel is a memoir of a young girl's childhood, a childhood where her family moves around the country, constantly struggling to make ends meet. Her father is an alcoholic, and her mother is an irresponsible, self-proclaimed "excitement addict." The young girl, Jeannette, the author of the memoir, is forced to be a provider for her family, doing an assortment of jobs at a young age to make money and just live through each day. It is a great example of a working class story. I am really enjoying reading Walls' life in these pages, and I can't wait to see what happens next!
I am currently on page 225 of The Glass Castle, and the main character has just reached her high point in the story. Jeannette has realized, after thirteen years of living under the roof of her irresponsible, immature parents, that she alone has the power to create a better life for herself. Jeannette said, "I had no idea where I would go, but I did know I was going. I also knew it would not be easy" (221). When Jeaannette reached her point of realization, I was so happy! Her parents did not treat her or her siblings nicely, and it feels good to know that the children understand that life can be better than the way they have been living it. I know that they will eventually leave their parents, considering the memoir was written by the main character and the story started off with the author seeing her mother but not speaking to her, but I am excited to see how they will make their escape.
Group Post #2 The first comment was also a group post by Sydney Group members: Kristen S, Megan S, Sydney, Natalie G, and Martha
Overall, it seems each member of our group has development a connection with the character and loves the book. As Megan pointed out, we feel as if we are being pulled into the stories. Due to the amazing story carefully woven by Jeannette Wall, reading The Glass Castle is an experience unlike reading any other book. The shocking and profound stories pull the reader in to the hot dry dessert and the wet dirty mountains of Welch. Therefore, this novel is not only living up to expectations, but also exceeding them. The themes of this book revolve around, the home, the family, and work. The story is that of a family and the work they do to get by in life. We agreed that the most profound aspect of the novel is that it is true. Each story, while wonderfully creative seems more outlandish than the last, enhancing the quality of the book and the reader’s attachment to it. The courage and bravery required to publish such novel seems immeasurable and admiral.
While reading the Glass Castle, by Jeannette Walls, I was shocked that the stories were real. It was amazing to read stories about moving cross-country on a whim, plans of energy efficient glass castles, hand-licking cheetahs, and a three-year-old pyromaniac. My expectations coming in were to read a well-written memoir that discusses poverty, alcoholism, and homelessness under their normal connotations. Somehow, Jeanette Walls exceeded all my expectations and accomplished what I thought was impossible. She created a loving alcohol and described a desolate life without ever asking for sympathy. Jeanette Walls is the model for an ideal member of the working class. When she realized she could not count on others, she supported herself, eventually sharing her story with the world. The quality of this book was incredible, Walls was completely open in exposing her life to the world, allowing the reading to enter her past and meet each member of her family.
In the Glass Castle, Jeannette Walls, illustrates her multidimensional parents as a free spirited artist and a potentially loveable drunk. I have yet to decide whether of not I like the dad. He action are often unforgivable, but you can tell he loves his children above all else. However, I have formed a clear opinion in the mom, and it is not positive. Obviously, a mother’s love is not innate in all women as portrayed in the action of the mother. How anyone could hoard food and refuse to sell a million dollars worth of land while their children starve baffles me. Values seem of utmost importance to he mom, in terms of land and family ownership, yet the values of love and respect do not seem to be included within her morals. Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone. It portrays a different view on life than what is stereotypically true and opens your ideas to new ideas and possibilities.
On Friday November 2 we gathered again as a group to discuss the book. At this point we had all finished the memoir. We were all very intrested to discuss the dad's dying. We all agreed that a big part of the book was the realationship that Jeannette had with her dad. Throughout the book, Jeaneete often states that she was the only one who believed in her alcholic dad. Even upon his death she knew that he would not like the fact that he was hooked up to the machines. As we all read through this book we were always amazed at the fact that this story was not fictisous but was a true story that actually happened to someone. Coming from a life in which we always know we are going to have dinner and a solid roof over our heads it is hard to even imagine that these kids barely survined through there childhood without starving to death. At the completion of out book, I think it can be assured that we all really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to others.
I was intregged by a particular quote from page 270, the mother says to Jeannette, "No one expected you to amount to much..Lori was the smart one, Maureen the pretty one, and Brian the brave one. You never had much going for you except that you always worked hard" I can only imagine that it would be hard to hear you mother tell you that you are not brave, smart, or pretty. If I were Jeanette I would be angry to hear this coming from my mother, who is homeless, married to an alcholic, and even though here kids often go hungry will not work. By Jeannette writing this book I think in a small way she is proving to her mom that she is smart enough to write, can write in a beautiful way, and brave enough to put her entire life story out there for all to read, and if they choose to judge her based on it. I am glad that Jeannette did not dwell on her mothers words other wise we may never have been graced by this women's lovely story and she would never have gotton to see her book on the front shelf of Barnes and Nobles under the sign New York Times Bestsellers.
I found it very intresting that Brian, Lori, and Jeannette had been the ones that stayed the most at home and dealt with their parents problems but in their adult life were the most succesful while Maureen who spent much of her time out side of the house ended up stabbing her mother and living a less than perfect life. From this i would conclude that the struggles that the 3 older children suffered through made them stronger and more determined to live a better live. I believe that the 3 older children made it through there struggles together helping each other. They succesfully all moved to New York City and started there adult lives together supporting each other. This is why i find it very interesting that at the end of the book Jeannette illudes to the fact that the siblings do not spend that much time together and are not close. I believe that this might be because seeing each other reminds them of the terrible childhood they lived. It is sad that the 3 oldest needed each other to get to the point were they are today but now do not stay allied to each other.
I found this book very hard to put down and I would look forward to reading it each night before I went to bed. Jeanette kept you interested in her life story and caused you to have an emotional connection to the trusting little girl, the awkward and confused adolescent and the determined young adult. All along, as you read this book, you were rooting for this family to get some stability. Every time they move you hope that this town and house and life is better than the last. Each time the father attempts to stop drinking you hope that maybe this time he will truly stop and the family will live more normally. And every time nothing gets better you are disappointed that the mom and dad couldn't pull it together. This book leaves you humbled and thankful for all the blessing you have, from a mattress to parents that believe in you. I would suggest this book to any one, it is an enjoyable read.
Mid-way through this book and already I am finding it extremely difficult to believe that this is a memoir. I become utterly disgusted at times and can't comprehend the realness in the situation. Facing reality of situations is what draws me so close to the book-- I have come to the realization that what I have is extremely better than some living in the United States today. Another part of the book that really reaches out to me is the relationship Jeanette has with her father, the closeness they share even in rough times reminds me of my father and I. (Without the alcoholism)I am only half way through the book and I am positive that my approval of the book will only increase.
Nearing the end of the book our group met for discussions, being the least furthest in the group I learned a lot about what was to come. Even so, my emotions when reading further was unexplainable. I was infuriated that something so vile would be happening in our country. The use of a bucket for a toilet disgusted me. With the sexual, emotional, and other abuses the children face I am eagerly awaiting the day when Lori and Jeanette leave for New York City.
WOW. That is the one word I could come up with to describe this book. The ending reached out to me in so many levels I actually cried. I went from being completely outraged at the parents of Jeanette to true sympathy for all of the characters. What really struck me was the death of Jeanette's father; because their relationship so closely related that of my fathers and mine I was left almost speechless. Throughout the trials, successes, and failures of the family they still had a tremendous amount of love for each other. This book was simply amazing, anyone can relate to it in some way. I would recommend this book to anyone willing to look inside themselves and get a little emotional. All in all I loved the book, and wouldn't mind reading it again.
I completed the Glass Castle, by Jeanette Walls, shortly after I picked it up. The stories made me never want to put the book down. I had few expectations when starting the Glass Castle. I rarely enjoy books I read in school, finding them tolerable rather than captivating. The Glass Castle was what I hope to be the first of many enjoyable books that I will read this year. Overall, the Glass Castle has not fulfilled nonexistent expectations, but rather has given reason to anticipate. The heart of this book, as I mentioned before, is work. It involves enjoyable work, painful work, physical labor, odd jobs, and working to get by. Life was a struggle for Jeannette Walls growing up and required the collaborative work of her and her siblings to finally make it out of their situation. The Glass Castle was of supreme quality. The emotional strength required to publish such a memoir seems unfathomable. My favorite part was near the end. Jeanette Walls was living in New York and attending Barnard. Her professor was lecturing on the causes homelessness and the professor unknowingly asked her when she was challenged by Walls, “What do you know about the lives of the underprivileged….What do you know about the hardships and obstacles that the underclass faces?” (257). Jeanette responded, “You have a point” (257).
I finished "The Glass Castle" a few nights ago. This book was above and beyond my expectations. This book brought out many emotions within me. I experienced sadness and anger when Jeanette's parents and family let her down or even harmed her, emotionally or physically. There were the few occasions that I did feel happy and excited for Jeanette and even her family. One time I actually felt proud of her lazy, alcoholic father, was when Jeanette told her father she was dropping out of college because she did not have enough money to pay for her last year. Her dad was so upset over this that he went out on the streets and won enough money for his daughter to finish her last year of college. I was very glad he was able to finally provide and help one of his children succeed in life.
After finishing The Glass Castle, I cannot believe that anyone has had the nomadic, abusive lifestyle that Jeannette and her siblings have had to go through. They were physically, sexually, and emotionally abused by their parents, relatives, and "friends." Jeannette's parents were more like her children, and Lori, Jeannette, Brian, and Maureen had to take care of their parents and buy into the lifestyle they were living. After I heard that the land Mrs. Walls inherited was worth $1 million, I couldn't believe the nonchalant attitude she had regarding the money! That sum of cash could have bettered the lives of each member of the Walls family, but Rose Mary's priorities were so out of whack that she didn't even consider selling the land to get the money. It is amazing that after the childhood that Jeannette had, she is a thriving writer with a great life. Even more amazing is the fact that she still has the courtesy to see her mother, after all the pain her mother put her through. Jeannette did not have an easy childhood. The Glass Castle was a chance for Jeannette Walls to "tell her story," and I am very glad she had the courage to do so.
After reading Megan's comment, I'd like to echo what she said. I also had many emotions roused within me while reading The Glass Castle. One time in particular the story made me very upset. This happened when Jeannette was attacked by a man in the bar. Jeannette went upstairs with the man under her father's watch, and the man tried to rape her. Though Jeannette thankfully got away, the fact that her father would let her go upstairs in a dirty bar made me feel so sad for her. But then, her father would do something great for Jeannette, such as pay for her college like Megan mentioned. I can see why the Walls children loved their parents so much. No matter how many times they disappointed and hurt them, they would later surprise the children by doing something with presumably good intentions. After awhile though, the children saw their parents for what they really were, and it was at that moment that they decided they would have to leave their parents.
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We chose to read this book because it intrigued us; it is not just a book of facts, like many working class books today—it is a memoir. It relates to the working class because the author and her father both struggle to survive. Her father, consumed with alcoholism, is incapable of keeping a job—forcing Jeanette to support herself at an early age. Her struggles eventually lead her to New York City, and a better life.
We expect very interesting things from “The Glass Castle” that will motivate you to continue reading. Being that it is a memoir, the realness will also impact us more effectively. Another reason it interested our group was the issues of class mobility, from what we know, was not as a great feat for the author. We expect great things from “The Glass Castle” and hope to learn more in the process.
The book "The Glass Castle" is a better book than I expected when I first received it. I choose this book because my classmates said it was very interesting, and hard to put down. When I was less than half way through the book I realized this book is very hard to put down. Jeanette Walls's story is so traumatic and sad, but during her portrayal of her life she does not look for sympathy from her readers, she is just telling her readers about her life. This is a good working class book because she shows her family's difficulties of survival because of there small income do to lack of good work. Her father is very brilliant but his alcoholism holds him back from reaching his goals, and he can hardly hold a lower paying job due to his bad habits. Her mother's laziness and selfishness result in her refusal to work even though she obtains a teaching license. I love this book because of her story of her strength to survive such a harsh life, and her determination to live a better life.
I am almost finished with this book, I have loved it from the first page, but the one event that has truly disgusted me in so many ways, was when the Walls were living in West Virginia in their small house on the hill, and they were once again short on money and food and their father was on one of his disappearances, and the family was sitting on the ground trying to distract themselves from the hunger pain they were experiencing, but the mom was secretly eating a big chocolate bar while her children were starving. This bothered me so much because parents are responsible for feeding, clothing, and providing protection for their families. The children do not have any of these things because their father is to busy drinking and having a good time and the mother is too lazy and selfish to provide for her family. I cannot believed she decided to feed herself or not even share the chocolate with her children. That even pissed me off beyond belief!
The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls hasn't left my hands since I picked it up from the library. It's just too good to put down! We chose to read The Glass Castle because it sounded like a perfect example of a working class book, and indeed it is. The novel is a memoir of a young girl's childhood, a childhood where her family moves around the country, constantly struggling to make ends meet. Her father is an alcoholic, and her mother is an irresponsible, self-proclaimed "excitement addict." The young girl, Jeannette, the author of the memoir, is forced to be a provider for her family, doing an assortment of jobs at a young age to make money and just live through each day. It is a great example of a working class story. I am really enjoying reading Walls' life in these pages, and I can't wait to see what happens next!
I am currently on page 225 of The Glass Castle, and the main character has just reached her high point in the story. Jeannette has realized, after thirteen years of living under the roof of her irresponsible, immature parents, that she alone has the power to create a better life for herself. Jeannette said, "I had no idea where I would go, but I did know I was going. I also knew it would not be easy" (221). When Jeaannette reached her point of realization, I was so happy! Her parents did not treat her or her siblings nicely, and it feels good to know that the children understand that life can be better than the way they have been living it. I know that they will eventually leave their parents, considering the memoir was written by the main character and the story started off with the author seeing her mother but not speaking to her, but I am excited to see how they will make their escape.
Group Post #2
The first comment was also a group post by Sydney
Group members: Kristen S, Megan S, Sydney, Natalie G, and Martha
Overall, it seems each member of our group has development a connection with the character and loves the book. As Megan pointed out, we feel as if we are being pulled into the stories. Due to the amazing story carefully woven by Jeannette Wall, reading The Glass Castle is an experience unlike reading any other book. The shocking and profound stories pull the reader in to the hot dry dessert and the wet dirty mountains of Welch. Therefore, this novel is not only living up to expectations, but also exceeding them. The themes of this book revolve around, the home, the family, and work. The story is that of a family and the work they do to get by in life.
We agreed that the most profound aspect of the novel is that it is true. Each story, while wonderfully creative seems more outlandish than the last, enhancing the quality of the book and the reader’s attachment to it. The courage and bravery required to publish such novel seems immeasurable and admiral.
While reading the Glass Castle, by Jeannette Walls, I was shocked that the stories were real. It was amazing to read stories about moving cross-country on a whim, plans of energy efficient glass castles, hand-licking cheetahs, and a three-year-old pyromaniac. My expectations coming in were to read a well-written memoir that discusses poverty, alcoholism, and homelessness under their normal connotations. Somehow, Jeanette Walls exceeded all my expectations and accomplished what I thought was impossible. She created a loving alcohol and described a desolate life without ever asking for sympathy.
Jeanette Walls is the model for an ideal member of the working class. When she realized she could not count on others, she supported herself, eventually sharing her story with the world. The quality of this book was incredible, Walls was completely open in exposing her life to the world, allowing the reading to enter her past and meet each member of her family.
In the Glass Castle, Jeannette Walls, illustrates her multidimensional parents as a free spirited artist and a potentially loveable drunk. I have yet to decide whether of not I like the dad. He action are often unforgivable, but you can tell he loves his children above all else. However, I have formed a clear opinion in the mom, and it is not positive. Obviously, a mother’s love is not innate in all women as portrayed in the action of the mother. How anyone could hoard food and refuse to sell a million dollars worth of land while their children starve baffles me. Values seem of utmost importance to he mom, in terms of land and family ownership, yet the values of love and respect do not seem to be included within her morals. Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone. It portrays a different view on life than what is stereotypically true and opens your ideas to new ideas and possibilities.
On Friday November 2 we gathered again as a group to discuss the book. At this point we had all finished the memoir. We were all very intrested to discuss the dad's dying. We all agreed that a big part of the book was the realationship that Jeannette had with her dad. Throughout the book, Jeaneete often states that she was the only one who believed in her alcholic dad. Even upon his death she knew that he would not like the fact that he was hooked up to the machines.
As we all read through this book we were always amazed at the fact that this story was not fictisous but was a true story that actually happened to someone. Coming from a life in which we always know we are going to have dinner and a solid roof over our heads it is hard to even imagine that these kids barely survined through there childhood without starving to death.
At the completion of out book, I think it can be assured that we all really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to others.
I was intregged by a particular quote from page 270, the mother says to Jeannette, "No one expected you to amount to much..Lori was the smart one, Maureen the pretty one, and Brian the brave one. You never had much going for you except that you always worked hard" I can only imagine that it would be hard to hear you mother tell you that you are not brave, smart, or pretty. If I were Jeanette I would be angry to hear this coming from my mother, who is homeless, married to an alcholic, and even though here kids often go hungry will not work. By Jeannette writing this book I think in a small way she is proving to her mom that she is smart enough to write, can write in a beautiful way, and brave enough to put her entire life story out there for all to read, and if they choose to judge her based on it. I am glad that Jeannette did not dwell on her mothers words other wise we may never have been graced by this women's lovely story and she would never have gotton to see her book on the front shelf of Barnes and Nobles under the sign New York Times Bestsellers.
I found it very intresting that Brian, Lori, and Jeannette had been the ones that stayed the most at home and dealt with their parents problems but in their adult life were the most succesful while Maureen who spent much of her time out side of the house ended up stabbing her mother and living a less than perfect life. From this i would conclude that the struggles that the 3 older children suffered through made them stronger and more determined to live a better live. I believe that the 3 older children made it through there struggles together helping each other. They succesfully all moved to New York City and started there adult lives together supporting each other. This is why i find it very interesting that at the end of the book Jeannette illudes to the fact that the siblings do not spend that much time together and are not close. I believe that this might be because seeing each other reminds them of the terrible childhood they lived. It is sad that the 3 oldest needed each other to get to the point were they are today but now do not stay allied to each other.
I found this book very hard to put down and I would look forward to reading it each night before I went to bed. Jeanette kept you interested in her life story and caused you to have an emotional connection to the trusting little girl, the awkward and confused adolescent and the determined young adult. All along, as you read this book, you were rooting for this family to get some stability. Every time they move you hope that this town and house and life is better than the last. Each time the father attempts to stop drinking you hope that maybe this time he will truly stop and the family will live more normally. And every time nothing gets better you are disappointed that the mom and dad couldn't pull it together. This book leaves you humbled and thankful for all the blessing you have, from a mattress to parents that believe in you. I would suggest this book to any one, it is an enjoyable read.
Mid-way through this book and already I am finding it extremely difficult to believe that this is a memoir. I become utterly disgusted at times and can't comprehend the realness in the situation. Facing reality of situations is what draws me so close to the book-- I have come to the realization that what I have is extremely better than some living in the United States today. Another part of the book that really reaches out to me is the relationship Jeanette has with her father, the closeness they share even in rough times reminds me of my father and I. (Without the alcoholism)I am only half way through the book and I am positive that my approval of the book will only increase.
Nearing the end of the book our group met for discussions, being the least furthest in the group I learned a lot about what was to come. Even so, my emotions when reading further was unexplainable. I was infuriated that something so vile would be happening in our country. The use of a bucket for a toilet disgusted me. With the sexual, emotional, and other abuses the children face I am eagerly awaiting the day when Lori and Jeanette leave for New York City.
WOW. That is the one word I could come up with to describe this book. The ending reached out to me in so many levels I actually cried. I went from being completely outraged at the parents of Jeanette to true sympathy for all of the characters. What really struck me was the death of Jeanette's father; because their relationship so closely related that of my fathers and mine I was left almost speechless. Throughout the trials, successes, and failures of the family they still had a tremendous amount of love for each other. This book was simply amazing, anyone can relate to it in some way. I would recommend this book to anyone willing to look inside themselves and get a little emotional. All in all I loved the book, and wouldn't mind reading it again.
I completed the Glass Castle, by Jeanette Walls, shortly after I picked it up. The stories made me never want to put the book down. I had few expectations when starting the Glass Castle. I rarely enjoy books I read in school, finding them tolerable rather than captivating. The Glass Castle was what I hope to be the first of many enjoyable books that I will read this year. Overall, the Glass Castle has not fulfilled nonexistent expectations, but rather has given reason to anticipate.
The heart of this book, as I mentioned before, is work. It involves enjoyable work, painful work, physical labor, odd jobs, and working to get by. Life was a struggle for Jeannette Walls growing up and required the collaborative work of her and her siblings to finally make it out of their situation.
The Glass Castle was of supreme quality. The emotional strength required to publish such a memoir seems unfathomable. My favorite part was near the end. Jeanette Walls was living in New York and attending Barnard. Her professor was lecturing on the causes homelessness and the professor unknowingly asked her when she was challenged by Walls, “What do you know about the lives of the underprivileged….What do you know about the hardships and obstacles that the underclass faces?” (257). Jeanette responded, “You have a point” (257).
I finished "The Glass Castle" a few nights ago. This book was above and beyond my expectations. This book brought out many emotions within me. I experienced sadness and anger when Jeanette's parents and family let her down or even harmed her, emotionally or physically. There were the few occasions that I did feel happy and excited for Jeanette and even her family. One time I actually felt proud of her lazy, alcoholic father, was when Jeanette told her father she was dropping out of college because she did not have enough money to pay for her last year. Her dad was so upset over this that he went out on the streets and won enough money for his daughter to finish her last year of college. I was very glad he was able to finally provide and help one of his children succeed in life.
After finishing The Glass Castle, I cannot believe that anyone has had the nomadic, abusive lifestyle that Jeannette and her siblings have had to go through. They were physically, sexually, and emotionally abused by their parents, relatives, and "friends." Jeannette's parents were more like her children, and Lori, Jeannette, Brian, and Maureen had to take care of their parents and buy into the lifestyle they were living. After I heard that the land Mrs. Walls inherited was worth $1 million, I couldn't believe the nonchalant attitude she had regarding the money! That sum of cash could have bettered the lives of each member of the Walls family, but Rose Mary's priorities were so out of whack that she didn't even consider selling the land to get the money. It is amazing that after the childhood that Jeannette had, she is a thriving writer with a great life. Even more amazing is the fact that she still has the courtesy to see her mother, after all the pain her mother put her through. Jeannette did not have an easy childhood. The Glass Castle was a chance for Jeannette Walls to "tell her story," and I am very glad she had the courage to do so.
After reading Megan's comment, I'd like to echo what she said. I also had many emotions roused within me while reading The Glass Castle. One time in particular the story made me very upset. This happened when Jeannette was attacked by a man in the bar. Jeannette went upstairs with the man under her father's watch, and the man tried to rape her. Though Jeannette thankfully got away, the fact that her father would let her go upstairs in a dirty bar made me feel so sad for her. But then, her father would do something great for Jeannette, such as pay for her college like Megan mentioned. I can see why the Walls children loved their parents so much. No matter how many times they disappointed and hurt them, they would later surprise the children by doing something with presumably good intentions. After awhile though, the children saw their parents for what they really were, and it was at that moment that they decided they would have to leave their parents.
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