Dysfunctional Childhood In The Works Of Jeannette Walls
Jeannette Walls tells the story of her dysfunctional childhood during the 70’s. Her life is dismal to the reader because so many negative things happen throughout her first 6 years of life. She is full of optimism and joy. She is able to see the good in every person and every situation. Jeannette tells the intriguing yet disturbing story of her childhood without putting pity on herself.
Jeannette sees the good in almost everyone around her, from her Father, to terribly mean teachers. Although to the reader it is clear that her dad is an abusive, delusional, crazy, alcoholic, she claims that she would never stop believing in him. She sees the good in her dad, she doesn’t see the negative things. Her siblings Brian and Lori notice the terrible
Jeannette sees the good in almost everyone around her, from her Father, to terribly mean teachers. Although to the reader it is clear that her dad is an abusive, delusional, crazy, alcoholic, she claims that she would never stop believing in him. She sees the good in her dad, she doesn’t see the negative things. Her siblings Brian and Lori notice the terrible