An Evening with Jeanette Walls, Honors English 2

Did Jeannette ever have doubts that her father loved her?

No, she never doubted his love. She just thought that he was loving her in her own way.

What does Jeannette think everyone should do that the interviewer isn't sure about?

She believes that everyone should write a memoir and tell their story.

What do people sometimes call Jeannette that she doesn't like because it isn't true?

She didn't like it when people called her an abused child because she didn't believe she was.

Why does Jeannette not describe the pain of being burned at 3 years old?

She doesn't remember the pain of being burned and she wanted to be true to her memory.

When was the first time Jeannette felt like she belonged?

She felt like she belonged when she was working at her high school newspaper. She was able to go to school events, and places she normally didn't belong.

Jeannette's mother did not take good care of her children. How is that a blessing in disguise to Jeannette?

She learned to fend for herself and not always rely on anyone.

At what age did Jeannette stop believing in the mythological ideas her father proposed?

She stopped believing the mythological ideas her father proposed by the time she was 13 when her father started pimping her out.

According to Jeannette Walls, what 2 things will get people through any situation?

The 2 things that will get people through any situation are a sense of self-esteem and a love of education.

How long was The Glass Castle on The New York Times Best Seller list?

The Glass Castle was on The New York Times Best Seller list for around 7 years.

Even though her mother could not take care of her own self, what gift does she offer her children?

A sense of optimism and seeing the good in every situation.

How could the worst thing that ever happened to her also be a blessing?

It made her realize that she had to escape the situation she was in. That she wouldn't be dragged to her dad's level.

Explain this quote by Jeannette Walls. "The process of writing is the process of thinking."

The process of writing is not just telling a story or expressing something that happened. When writing, you express your point of view and thoughts on what happened. Your own influence and ideas are weaved through your writing.

What two things forced Jeannette to go ahead and write The Glass Castle?

The two things that forced Jeanette Walls to write The Glass Castle was the church of scientology and the village voice.

Jeannette's family may not have always had food and other necessities, but what item did they always have?

They always had books to read.

Explain this quote by Jeannette Walls. "I think that sometimes we don't have much perspective on our own stories."

This quote means that everyone will always have a different perspective to offer up. On story won't be seen the same through everyone's eyes so you shouldn't assume you know the whole situation.