The Glass Castle Tone

Do you ever think about a deeper meaning or purpose for a book, or what kind of mood the author was in at that moment? In the memoir “The Glass Castle,” by Jeannette Walls, the authors purpose and tone are very clear throughout the whole novel. The authors tone ranges from happy, to sad, to angry, and Walls also makes it very evident that the intended purpose of the novel is to share her story and help the reader to want to overcome similar hardships that they may be going through.
Throughout the book it is very clear that the author wants you to recognize the good and bad things in life and not take anything for granted. For example, she shares her family’s struggle with money in many different circumstances, but she acknowledges that it could be worse; her family doesn’t have it as bad as some other families. She talks about going hungry, living in their family car, and the struggle within her family to make ends meet. The author …show more content…
In a lot of sections of the book, the author’s tone and mood is happy. She recalls going on long road trips with her family, moving to new places, playing with siblings and friends, and just being a kid. There is also a plethora of sections of the book where the author’s tone is sad, angry, hurt, and hopeless. She touches on many tines where she is let down by her mother and father, a lot of times she mentions how her parents weren’t exactly acting like parents, and Jeannette and her siblings had to take care of themselves. She also explains times when she was bullied in school, and many times where she encountered inappropriate behavior from other family members and acquaintances. Although, throughout the majority of the story, Jeannette is calm. She likes to remain positive and make the best of every situation, which ties back into the meaning and purpose of the novel, as previously stated. (be specific in examples and include quotes and page numbers