To begin, the diction throughout the book creates the optimistic tone that underlines how Walls views her life and future. Specifically, when Walls moves to New York City, she looks at herself in a mirror and thinks about her father's words. Walls questions herself relating to her physical appearance but remembers that it is what is in the inside, not the outside that matters the most just as her dad said. Walls choice of words impacts the tone because the reader can interpret that Walls is very anxious but her positivity sets an example of how the overall tone is optimistic and reflects Walls’ purpose in life which is to be herself and not fear others’ opinions. Also, another example of diction is when Walls was very young and recalls, “We were always doing the skedaddle, usually in the middle of night”(Walls 19). Her choice of …show more content…
Walls had the idea that in order to move on and live a satisfying lifestyle, she puts herself first and creates high expectations for success. Through all the heartbreaks, disappointments, and outrage towards her self-centered parents, Walls leaves the past behind her and looks forward to the what the future holds for her and her family. All in all, the tone is optimistic and inspiring because Walls refuses to give up on her parents and herself because she wants everyone to live in peace for the rest of their