The Glass Castle is a stirring account of Walls’s childhood, her relationships with her family, and her ability to overcome all the hardships she was faced with. While Walls was a child, she wasn’t totally aware of how negatively most people would view her environment. Even as a young child, however, she could sense how unstable her home was; as she states, “…what I did know was that I lived in a world that at any moment could erupt into fire. It was the sort of knowledge that kept you on your toes” (page 34). Her parents were children themselves, in many ways: they could not stick to a budget, keep a job or stay in one place for long, and even though they inherited a large house and land worth up to a million dollars, along with, among other things, “…a hand-carved upright piano, sideboards with antique silver serving sets, and glass-fronted cabinets filled with Grandma’s bone china…” (page 94), they could not even provide their children with two square meals a day.
Antwone’s mother was young and incarcerated at the time of his birth, but even with her age, Antwone’s mother wanted her child to be taken care of. Even though she was not able to provide care herself for Antwone, it was important to her as a mother to make sure her child would live a better life. This showed strength within his mother that she wanted what was best for Antwone. Antwone’s mother, Eva Mae, visited Antwone few times once he was removed from her custody, but later discontinued the visits. Later in life when Antwone met his mother, she was barely able to speak to him, because of the similarities between Antwone and his father.
In the time of Gilead, the women were taken from their homes where they were brainwashed by speeches from their “Aunts” who argued that “such a social order ultimately offers the women more respect and safety then the old, pre-Gilead society offered them” (Sparknotes). In their new age, they’re simply used to run errands and bear children in the homes of Commanders that have trouble conceiving with their wives. They are fed small bits of information on what is going on in the Republic and are expected to be content with just that. Offred spends a great amount time thinking of her old life with her husband, Luke, and their young daughter. Then, one night her Commander asks to see her privately where they play Scrabble (which is illegal because in Gilead, women are not allowed to read) and she is allowed to look at old magazines; to conclude these secret encounters, the Commander asks Offred to kiss him.
Hasselstrom lived her life by being a peaceful and cautious person to ward of any danger; nonetheless, she experienced situations in the past years that caused learn martial arts, get a gun, and made her aware that men and women are not equal on a physical level. She learned martial arts. Hasselstrom didn’t like the vulnerability she felt when she was at home. Everything that would have seemed minor to most was a big ordeal to her. One night she came home to tire tracks in her yard plus her lights were on and she was spooked to remember if she left them on or not.
This quote is important because it shows that people were a little disapproving of David’s left-handedness because it was odd or unusual. So people would be disapproving of a deviation. Women are often treated like they are less then the men and its there fault the blasphemies are created. Women don’t get to do much other then work in the home, they are not permitted to go out in to the fields and they have to stay home and do housework. When Aunt Harriet was talking to David’s mom about her deviated child said “this is the third time, they’ll take my baby
So after many pleads and pleases to my parents, it wouldn’t just be one bulldog at the Browning household. Meet Bella, the runt of the liter. Olga and Bella didn’t hit it off at the start. It was Olga’s house, Olga’s food, Olga’s toys, but now she had to share them. This sounds pretty familiar for most siblings, because they really were like a family fighting and not wanting to share.
All of the women on my mother’s side of the family exhibit this same trait, so it’s no wonder that I exhibit it as well. Personal space has always been important, especially to my Mom and my Aunt. I can remember my mother would go into her room sometimes and lock the door, and I used to feel sad when she did that because I just thought she didn’t want to spend time with me. As I’ve grown older, I realize now that she was only seeking time for herself, and that’s so hard to get when you are a parent. I find myself locking my door quite often, but I sat my children down and explained to them the reason why I feel the need to do so.
In the 1950’s, there were wives who were suffering from depression. Women sacrificed a lot for their families during this time (MailOnline). Some women did not get to further their education because they had children in their early twenties. These women were unable to go out and participate in activities outside of the home because they had to be the “perfect housewife” and manage the home (Lamb). It was like they were confined to the vicinity of their home.
Feeling like she is not good enough, Rayona goes out of her way to get his attention and make him want to be with her. About this, Rayona says, “I have tried things on Dad…tears, good grades, writing letters, getting him presents…He’d smile or send me a postcard or promise to call tomorrow and then weeks would pass” (9). Ray’s mom, on the other hand, is present in her life and takes care of her daughter, but Rayona is still often alone. Leaving Rayona at home by herself, her mother goes out and parties. When Ray’s mother, Christine, sneaks out of the hospital, she plans to drive to Tacoma to kill herself and leave Rayona behind.
The setting of the piano recital at the “Joy Luck Club” is heavily ironic. Jing-mei’s performance is certainly not lucky, nor joyous. The events at the club result in a loss of hope and joy, especially for Jing-mei’s mother. Also, the climax occurs in the family’s apartment. As all children are expected to be obedient in their home, the rebellion of Jing-mei in her home shows her strong feelings against being lived through vicariously.