The Glass Castle Themes by Alyssa Perez

Unconditional Love

perezalyssa435 — 2025-02-27 18:07:55 UTC

This picture is reflective of the time when Rex and Jeanette expressed their love for each other, “But you always loved your old man, didn’t you?” “I did, Dad,” I said. “And you always loved me.” This is an example of unconditional love because Jeannette always had so much love for Rex even through everything he put her through.

Broken Promises

perezalyssa435 — 2025-02-27 18:10:29 UTC

This Picture is reflective of how Jeanette felt when she thought Rex would stop drinking when she asked but he didn't. Lori tells Jeannette “He tried stopping before, but it never lasted.” This is an example of broken promises because Jeanette thought he would stop drinking for her but he didn't last being sober.

Disappointment

perezalyssa435 — 2025-02-27 18:14:06 UTC

This picture is reflective of the time when Jeannette thought Maureen moving to California was her fault. “I'm sorry Maureen,” I said when the time came, “sorry for everything.” This is an example of disappointment because Jeannette said she was so busy taking care of herself rather than her little sister when she first came to New York and now Maureen is moving to California.

Family Bonds

perezalyssa435 — 2025-02-27 18:17:01 UTC

This picture is reflective of the time where Lori, Brian, and Jeannette would all come together to help the family. “At night Lori, Brian,and I went over her students' homework and tests.” This is an example of family bonds because the three siblings would come together working on their mother's work so that she would keep her job.

Coming of age

perezalyssa435 — 2025-02-27 18:20:17 UTC

This picture is reflective of the time when Jeannette started to have a life for herself in New York. “I had a room now, and I had a life, too, there was no place in either one for Mom and Dad.” This is an example of coming of age, Jeanette started to live her own life in New York creating a life for herself that she never had and started realizing her parents were some sort of burden.

Strength in hardships

perezalyssa435 — 2025-02-27 18:34:37 UTC

This picture is reflective of all the Walls children gaining straight whilemgoing through their many hardships on their own. “Suffering when you’re young is good for you, she said. It immunized your body and your soul, and that was why she ignored us kids when we cried.” This is an example of Strength in Hardships because Jeannettes mom didnt believe in babying yoru child, she believed that they needed to be free making their own choices and mistakes. The Walls children suffer dangerous ailments due to negligence and abuse due to Rose Mary and Rex.