The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls

The Glass Castle features explanations of key themes, motifs and symbols, including: strength from hardship; abuse; fire; compassion vs. boundaries; the glass castle; and the Joshua tree.

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The Glass Castle features explanations of key themes, motifs, and symbols including: strength from hardship; abuse; fire; compassion vs. boundaries; the glass castle; Joshua tree. It also includes detailed analysis of these important characters: Jeannette Walls; Dad (Rex Walls); Mom (Rose Mary Walls).