The Glass castle
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0Jeannette Walls: The author and main person in the story. She tells how she grew up wild and poor, but worked hard to build a better life in New York.Rex Walls: Jeannette’s dad. He is very smart and full of big dreams—like building a fancy house made of glass—but he drinks too much and struggles to take care of his family.Rose Mary Walls: Jeannette’s mom. She is an artist and free spirit who hates rules, but she is often selfish and fails to feed or care for her kids properly.Lori Walls: Jeannette’s older sister. She loves to read and is the first child to move to New York to live a normal life.Brian Walls: Jeannette’s younger brother. He is tough, loves the outdoors, and protects his sisters.Maureen Walls: Jeannette’s youngest sister. She is fragile and has a hard time dealing with the chaotic family life.Extended Family and OthersErma Walls: Rex’s mother. She lives in West Virginia and is a cold, mean person.Stanley Walls: Rex’s brother and Jeannette's uncle.Grandma Smith: Rose Mary’s mother. She lives in Phoenix and is kind to the children.John Taylor: Jeannette’s second husband in New York.If you'd like, I can provide a detailed summary of how Jeannette's relationship with her parents changes as she grows up.
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