The Glass Castle
In the novel The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls, What is an example of symbolism? Please include a quote :)
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Fire is a major symbol in this book both literally and metaphorically. Fire is often a symbol for cleansing and rebirth. In the Glass Castle, fire means destruction. Anything positive that happens is balanced out by a destructive fire. Fire represents the parent's inability to create anything of lasting goodness for their children.