The Glass Castle - pages 266-288 - the End!
Jeannette begins seriously dating _____ and moves into an apartment with him after graduating from Barnard College (although no one attends her ceremony)
Eric
What revelation does Rex confide to Jeannette (that goes against everything he believed in the past)?
He discusses information he has read about chaos theory and how the theory's intricacies may imply "the existence of a divine creator"; knowing this information, he is starting to reconsider his religious opinions.
Where do Rex & Rose Mary live at this point in the memoir?
In an abandoned building that they're squatting in - Jeannette says it reminds her of the dilapidated Little Hobart house
Does Rex's contribution to Jeannette's education indicate that he has changed?
It depends - there's 2 arguments - Dad is still gambling and using his money recklessly, but this time, he uses his gambling skills for a worthy cause.
How is Eric different from Rex?
Jeannette describes Eric as "a detached, almost fanatically organized guy" and as "decent and responsible." In Section 8, she moves into his apartment on Park Avenue. In describing Eric, Jeannette lists the ways in which he would not behave as her father had. Eric is the antithesis of Dad.
When Jeannette describes her home in Virginia, with her 2nd husband John, it supports the theme that it's important to find one's place in life. What details make Jeannette's new home feel right?
Jeannette describes her and John's house and all of its personal touches and history that she knows well. This house is the first one she has ever owned and the first true home she has ever had.
What happened with Maureen?
Maureen drops out of college and starts living with Mom and Dad. She has a string of boyfriends, smokes too much, and lacks any ambition, aside from wanting to "help fight the Mormon cults." Jeannette expresses concern to Mom about Maureen's emotional state, but Mom insists that Maureen is fine. Six months after this conversation, Maureen stabs Mom and is arraigned for the deed. After she's released on bail, she hops on a bus to CA and is never seen again.
Jeannette learns a shocking truth - The mysterious land in Texas, gifted to her in her inheritance from which Mom had received many checks, is likely worth ____!
One Million dollars
Would you consider Part V the resolution of the memoir? Why?
Part V does serve as a resolution because all of the characters involved seem to have found peace. There are no conflicts left unresolved.
Jeannette's career takes off! Where does she work at this latest stage in the memoir? And, what concessions does she make to do this job well?
She works as a weekly columnist who interviews rich & famous people. Jeannette will not reveal her background to the rich and famous people she interviews, so she lies about her parents' experiences, making them out to be wealthy, but people who want to remain in West Virginia.
How does Jeannette fund her final year at Barnard College?
When Dad learns that Jeannette needs money for her education, he plays poker for a week until he has accumulated enough money for her
When Rex is dying, the tone of this section is particularly __________. Walls calls back to many motifs and recurring quotations from throughout the memoir, including the Glass Castle, Dad's drinking habits, and a trademark question of his: "Have I ever let you down?"
nostalgic
Rex becomes ill with ____ and is transported to the hospital.
tuberculosis
