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Throughout the book, Jeannette transitions between a child into an adult. She starts out the book as a gullible child, believing every word that her father says. She starts to see that her parents cannot provide for her, which leads her to step up and assume responsibilities. She has to budget for the household, brings in an income, and becomes chief-in-editor for her schoolś paper. Even after all that, she continues to grow as she continues her education and resolves her inner demons by announcing to the world her story. She even takes in her mother despite her treatment, showing that she truly is a different person then at the beginning of the book. ¨If you want to be treated as a mother, you should act like one.¨ Page 219. This shows how she has to assume responsibilities because no one else does, and also is a

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Throughout the story, you can see the common theme of self sufficiency. The book opens up by showing how Jeannette is taking care of herself, cooking hot dogs with no supervision. Jeannette also shows self reliance when she gets her own job at the jewelry store. She saves money to escape on her own, which she then gives to Lori. She has to be self reliant when Lori leaves, and has to survive a year before going to New York. When she is in New York, she immediately finds a job, and takes care of herself, barely relying on her sister. "I've got bills piling up," I said. I heard my voice growing shrill, but it couldn't control it. I've got kids to feed." Page 210 The picture shows how she has to rely on herself to get what she needs to grow, instead of the people around her.

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The whole of the Walls family doesn't necessarily fit in with the societies standards. A three year old should not be cooking hot dogs by herself, nevertheless without supervision. The family also does things such as move around constantly, where most people stay in one place. Mary Walls as a person tends sympathize with everything except her own children. Rex refuses to get a stable job, instead becoming a drunk and living without rules. The parents refuse to get financial aid while in Welch, even when everyone else has it. The kids even show it to an extent due to their parents. Jeanette has to rely on the scraps thrown away for food, which is not regular for a middle school student. Jeannette's past haunts her even in New York, because she lives in fear of being exposed. "When other girls came in and threw away their lunch bags in the garbage pails, I'd go retrieve them." Page 173 The picture describes a person that isn't normal, but deviates towards their own path.

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Jeannette always forgives her parents for the troubles they give her until she grows older. When she is younger, she sees no fault in her parents, especially her dad. She forgives him for everything he does, and comforts him as his support system. Lori forgives Mary Walls when she paddles her, because it was necessary. When Rex fills the foundation of the glass castle with trash, she forgives him and believes all his excuses. Jeannette even forgives them in New York, with her reconnecting with her dad. After his death, she takes him her mom even though she does not apologize for her unique upbringing. "Thank you, my darling, Rex said. You are so good to your old man." Page 279
The picture represents forgiveness by showing a connection of a gift, similar to how Jeannette gives the alcohol to Rex as consolation.

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Rex constantly hurts Jeannette and his family throughout the whole book. He promises to provide for his family, asking them if he has ever let them down before. after Jeannette and Brian had to go long periods with going hungry. Brian even responds with yes. He also breaks a big promise from Jeannette. He promises to quit drinking, and he does stay sober for a while. But he eventually relapses and drinks again, breaking Jeannetteś special birthday wish. He also blatantly lies to Jeannette and Lori when they asked about Oz and he claims to not know a thing. He even offers to pay the whole thing, but does not assume the responsibility. ¨Have I ever let you down?¨ Page 78 The picture shows a fingers crossing, indicating deceitful lies and dishonesty that is shown by Rex.

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The whole theme of the Glass Castle is fantasy versus reality. The glass castle itself is a fantasy of Rex´s that is made simply to captivate the children and make them believe that their dad can do it. In reality, their dad uses the ¨research¨ time and money to go to bars and brothels. He is deceiving his family and also himself. When he fills the foundation of the glass castle with trash, it is a realization that it is nothing more than a dream. As Jeannette is planning to leave for New York, Rex tries one more time to persuade her to stay to build the glass castle. However, now she can see behind the mirage and only views the truth. ¨Dad, I said, you´ll never build the Glass Castle.¨ Page 238 The image refers to a mirage in the desert, exactly like the one Rex is portraying. He is slowly realizing that no one is believing that perfect life, that glass castle, and that everything will be fine.