![]() Rex’s “little bit of a drinking situation” made it impossible for him to keep a job, drastically abating his ability to provide for his family. ![]() Even the title, The Glass Castle, represents Rex’s unfulfilled promise to his children to build them a palace. Jeannette’s Dad, Rex Walls, a visionary alcoholic, seems to consistently fall short of his children’s low expectations for him. Throughout the memoir, Jeannette’s parents play a major role in the family’s experiences. Jeannette’s seemingly honest and captivating portrayal of the characters contributes greatly to the story’s plotline. Jeannette writes the memoir’s unimaginable events in a childlike, belittling tone, contributing to the reader’s understanding of Jeannette and her story. ![]() The chilling memoir focuses on Jeannette’s life growing up as her dysfunctional family moves from place to place. ![]() ![]() However, in The Glass Castle, Jeannette Walls’ childhood is an eye opening, unbelievable story on its own. The autobiographical style of writing incorporates the constant challenge of finding a balance between the honest truth and what the audience is interested in. ![]()
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