Created by Harvard students for students everywhere, SparkNotes give you just what you need to succeed in school: - Complete Plot Summary and Analysis - Key Facts About the Work - Analysis of Major Characters - Themes, Motifs, and Symbols - Explanation of Important Quotations - Author's Historical Context - Suggested Essay Topics - 25-Question Review Quiz "The Glass Castle" features explanations of key themes, motifs, and symbols including: strength from hardship, abuse, fire, compassion vs. boundaries, the glass castle, Joshua tree. It also includes detailed analysis of these important characters: Jeannette Walls, Dad (Rex Walls), Mom (Rose Mary Walls).