• I don't know if I would call it the unexpected, but leaving their children to fend for themselves is "unexpected" of parents.
• Removing Jeannette from the hospital before she is cleared for release.
• Refusing to get medical help for Brian...
The Question and Answer section for The Glass Castle is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
• I don't know if I would call it the unexpected, but leaving their children to fend for themselves is "unexpected" of parents.
• Removing Jeannette from the hospital before she is cleared for release.
• Refusing to get medical help for Brian...
Rex is proud of his daughter's perseverance and tenacity. He even comes through with her college money, when Jeannette never believed it could happen.
One important symbol is the novel is homelessness... something that represents Jeanette's childhood. Though she grew up with her family... she was often alone; though she had parents... she pretty much raised herself; Jeanette lacked structure and...