The Glass Castle Lesson Plan

How is life in Phoenix different for the Walls family? How is it similar to their past homes and ways of living?

The Wallses now have a fixed house that they own, and for a while they have resources, from a good supply of food to art supplies to the bikes. They feel comfortable and at ease where they live. However, Mom and Dad haven't changed: they burn through money, Dad loses his job, and they live in a way that adheres to their ideals but puts their children at risk. As such, many parts of their life remain the same: the kids, though they don't really know it, are vulnerable, they don't always have enough food, and Dad drinks heavily and can't work.

How does Lori...