Everyone in the world most likely has a different meaning and understanding of the frequently used word, “home”. There is so many ways to define home. Per Dictionary.com, home is defined as, “a house, apartment, or other shelter that is the usual residence of a person, family, or household” or “the place or region where something is native or most common.” Except, these definitions are very general and do not really explain the true meaning of a home. As we see in The Glass Castle Jeannette and the Walls family mainly describe home as a place where they can stay for some time before having to leave due to bills or something along the lines. Most people would define “home” as the house or shelter they go to at the end of the day, but the most
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The people that surround you, whether it be family or friends, should be able to see your goals in life, and support them. Jeannette shows interest in leaving and making something of herself, determined to have a life unlike her mothers. “Just because I live here now, doesn’t mean I couldn’t move” (Walls 236). Jeannette says this to her guidance counselor who does not support her decision in leaving Welch. She tries to convince Jeannette to stay by saying how this is her home and this is where she belongs. The quote shows how Welch was not necessarily a home, by showing that Jeannette does not have people who support her. Another big part of a home is to feel safe and secure. The Walls children feel safe on some level because their dad always tells them he will take care of them and will not let anyone hurt them. But, a lot of the time, they do not feel the security they should because when something does happen to them, only occasionally does Rex do something about it. Lastly, a home should consist of family and/or friends who genuinely care about you and want to see you strive. Jeannette lives with her mother, father, bother, and two sisters. Throughout the book, we see that Jeannette’s siblings care for her and do anything they can to help her with any dream or goal she has. But, even though her siblings care greatly, her parents do not care all that much. Both Rex and Rose-Mary live their own lives, not really taking their children into consideration when doing anything. “’Who do you think you are?” he asked. “She’s your
The people that surround you, whether it be family or friends, should be able to see your goals in life, and support them. Jeannette shows interest in leaving and making something of herself, determined to have a life unlike her mothers. “Just because I live here now, doesn’t mean I couldn’t move” (Walls 236). Jeannette says this to her guidance counselor who does not support her decision in leaving Welch. She tries to convince Jeannette to stay by saying how this is her home and this is where she belongs. The quote shows how Welch was not necessarily a home, by showing that Jeannette does not have people who support her. Another big part of a home is to feel safe and secure. The Walls children feel safe on some level because their dad always tells them he will take care of them and will not let anyone hurt them. But, a lot of the time, they do not feel the security they should because when something does happen to them, only occasionally does Rex do something about it. Lastly, a home should consist of family and/or friends who genuinely care about you and want to see you strive. Jeannette lives with her mother, father, bother, and two sisters. Throughout the book, we see that Jeannette’s siblings care for her and do anything they can to help her with any dream or goal she has. But, even though her siblings care greatly, her parents do not care all that much. Both Rex and Rose-Mary live their own lives, not really taking their children into consideration when doing anything. “’Who do you think you are?” he asked. “She’s your