The Glass Castle: Study Guide

The Glass Castle is Jeannette Walls' best-selling memoir about her fascinating survival of an unconventional childhood. Explore a character analysis of Jeannette, plot summary, and important quotes.

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See a complete list of the characters in The Glass Castle and in-depth analyses of Jeannette Walls, Dad (Rex Walls), and Mom (Rose Mary Walls).

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The Glass Castle