Jeanette Wallis Book Report

One of the many arguments that The Glass Castle makes is that age does not always define maturity. Maturity can be defined as “fully developed”. Most people attribute this to physical appearance but I think of it as being more of a mental state of mind. The book opens up describing Jeanette’s elegant, wealthy lifestyle in comparison to her mom being homeless (3-5). It then goes on to describe Jeannette’s first memory of when she was three years old and on fire because of a cooking accident (9). At this point, it is already apparent to the readers that Jeannette is mature beyond her age and her parents are not. Throughout the rest of the book there are many recurring examples of this theme.

Jeannette and her siblings adapt to self- sufficiency from a young age, from being emotionally and physically neglected by their parents. The children don’t expect anything so they learn to work with what they have and what opportunities come their way. Jeannette saw the suffering of the family and took this leadership for the family guiding her sibling in the correct path.

I’m sure all teens have thrown a fit. Consequently, we all wish we wouldn’t have. In the story “Marigolds” Lizabeth throws a temper tantrum and then immediately regrets it. Lizabeth’s childish acting resulted in her noticing she should've handled the situation better. The theme of “Marigolds” is maturation leads to a deeper understanding of life. This theme of “Marigolds” demonstrates Lizabeth’s change in attitude throughout the story just as maturation affects every modern teen.

“Life is a drama full of tragedy and comedy. You should learn to enjoy the comic episodes a little more.” The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls has very important life lessons that will teach everyone to laugh at tragedies sometimes. In the memoir, one will learn these and accept them. There will be a lot of struggles thrown life’s way, but everyone will find a way to get through it and realize it makes one who they are.

One of the earliest memories she had that describes the way she grew up, was getting burns all over her body after trying to roast hot dogs over a fire, and getting sent to the hospital for it. Freedom was present in the family, discussing how the parents and children would go out and explore around in the middle of the night, look at the stars, and take drives or walks whenever they felt like it. Despite this, her family lived a very poor and unconventional childhood, which included events like her dad claiming the FBI was after them, living in a house with no sewer and fire system, or scraping maggots off of old food and still eating it. If they had a bloody cut from falling on the ground, normal parents would wrap them up in a bandage and tell them to stay home, but the Walls’s would wrap up the wound, and send them back outside to play again, which perfectly describes the philosophy her parents raised them up in. Rex promised his children he would build The Glass Castle if he struck it rich in the gold mine, which would be a building completely made out of glass and be ran on solar panels. Some of the most memorable memories included a point where a neighbor almost raped Jeanette and the time child services came and tried to take them away. Eventually, Jeanette along with her oldest sister, Lori, started working and

Through The Glass Castle, Jeannette shows the world how an impoverished, neglected girl grows into a successful author and wife. Jeanette, herself, is a living proof of ultimate success showing the world that no matter what situation you come from, ultimate success is completely possible. She starts out with memories from the time when she was as young as three along with the rest of her family, constantly on the move, deserted towns in the middle of the night "Rex Walls ' style” and lived in numerous places, all the way up to her present-day. Throughout her life, Jeanette dealt with poverty, hunger, malnourishment, along with an alcoholic father and an unstable mother. But for Jeanette, the

Jeanette Walls and her out of the ordinary family live their lives surrounded in pure craziness and poverty. Jeanette has been raised to be as independent as her age allows her. At age three she could make herself a hot dog and by the age of eighteen she had started a new life in New York away from the craziness that followed her parents throughout the kids nomadic childhood. Jeanette and her siblings Lori, Brian and Maureen live their childhoods with almost nothing. They were always wondering where their next meal would come from and where there parents had mysteriously disappeared to. Rex Walls, the father and husband was a severe alcoholic who spent most of his money on gambling or a beer from a local bar. Rose Mary Walls, the mother and wife was not better, never being to hold onto a job for long enough to get paid and support her family caused many problems for Rose Mary, Rex and most importantly… the kids. The kids all had the dream of escaping the prison their parents called home and heading to New York or California where they could feel endless happiness. The kids grow up with almost no parents, which forces them to become independent from the day they were born. In The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls, Jeanette's parents teach her to only rely on herself and never get attached to something you can lose, forcing Jeanette to become strong and independent throughout her childhood.

Parental Licensing Should a couple have to acquire a parental license to have a child and become parents? Becoming a parent is something every one should be allowed to do with out a license but they should take into account their situation and if they are even ready to have a child. In the memoir, The Glass Castle, wrote by Jeannette Walls has gave many examples on why parents should have a license.

Jeanette Walls tells of her life journey in her book, The Glass Castle, from Arizona to New York. In her book Walls recalls major events her life that have shaped her and guided her through her abnormal upbringing; an upbringing so shocking and unforgettable to anyone.

In the memoir, The Class Castle, by Jeanette Walls, themes of unconditional love and loyalty is explored. It is the story of author Walls’ coming-of-age experience, and her relationship with her charismatic yet alcoholic father and her artistic mother who constantly neglects her children. Throughout the years, the family of six repeatedly crumbles apart, then finds a way to come together again and again. All her life, Jeanette’s father had promised to build her a glass castle, which was never completed, or even started. The symbolism of the Glass Castle as the the family’s dream evolves as the author matures, inspiring us with the never ending loyalty between father and daughter.

Her attitude is pessimistic and she focuses on her negative attributes. I think many adolescents can relate to Melinda’s internal conflict. This is because students are afraid of how their peers will judge them. Unfortunately, this paranoia can result to one becoming antagonistic towards high school and feel like an, “Outcast” just like Melinda.

Jeanie had to keep her head up all the time, so she could pursue taking care of her three kids. Even through the the rough times in life, she needed to be , no matter the predicament. She always remeber to keep her kids first and give the good life lessons.

Due to lack of money, throughout third grade her peers bullied her for not ever wearing socks. Out of clothes, shoes, schools supplies, and paying rent, socks where the last of her mom's problems. After moving for the final time to Florida and having a new step-dad to deal with, throughout her middle school years, Charlene had gained a lot of stress weight and in result, had to endure two years worth of ridiculing comments every day. The result – low self-esteem and the beginning of her struggle with manic depression and anxiety. Even till today, she struggles to see her worth and her future in a positive light and instead sometimes listens to the past voices of

This letter only tells what I’ve heard, observed, and felt towards what happened to Pauline Voon during the Summer Institute. I do not pretend to tell her story and will not admit to completely know what happened. I am only writing what I heard and what Pauline personally told me.

I was surprised how Michelle was defended herself when Jeannie grabbed the end of her jacket. Her grandfather tough her how to be strong person, if she ever experienced situations. It is clear that Michelle was struggling rejection from the school, since she was interracial child. Sometimes, you cannot ignore how negative people are aggressive. I couldn’t imagine going school and getting someone sitting in the road as Michelle experienced. Also, Michelle’s grandparents was happy, they were acting wired. Her grandfather was coming home late and wasn’t talking to her as usually. Michelle felt lonely, and she was missing Charlie a lot. It’s was hard time for her, and I was depressed that her grandparents wasn’t the same.